Research Article

Investigation of the Learning and Teaching Processes of the Primary School Pre-service Teachers with High and Low 21st Century Teaching Skills

Volume: 18 Number: 3 July 24, 2025
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Investigation of the Learning and Teaching Processes of the Primary School Pre-service Teachers with High and Low 21st Century Teaching Skills

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the learning and teaching processes of primary school pre-service teachers with high and low 21st century teaching skills. The study group of the study, in which the qualitative research method was used, consists of eight primary school pre-service teachers studying in the last year of Gaziantep University Education Faculty. The 21st Century Teaching Skills Scale was applied to determine the pre-service teachers in the study group and the assessments of the participants of the teaching practice courses of the group were consulted. The data sources of the research are consist of the lesson plans and lesson records created by each pre-service teacher in the study group. The data obtained in the study were analysed by content analysis. As a result of the study, it was determined that the primary school pre-service teachers with high 21st century teaching skills prepared their lesson plans in more detail and were better equipped in terms of activities, materials, techniques and strategies. In addition, it was determined that these pre-service teachers exhibited more effective behaviours in terms of classroom management and communication, and preferred to use teaching activities and assessment activities by diversifying them.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

July 11, 2025

Publication Date

July 24, 2025

Submission Date

January 16, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 25, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 3

APA
Şengel, S., & Özyurt, M. (2025). Investigation of the Learning and Teaching Processes of the Primary School Pre-service Teachers with High and Low 21st Century Teaching Skills. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences, 18(3), 509-535. https://doi.org/10.30831/akukeg.1621272