Research Article

An Examination of Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge, 21st Century Skills, and Teaching Motivation in the Context of Religious Education in Relation to Various Variables

Number: 47 July 9, 2025
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An Examination of Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge, 21st Century Skills, and Teaching Motivation in the Context of Religious Education in Relation to Various Variables

Abstract

This study examines if significant variations are present in the 21st-century skills, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), and teaching motivation of Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge (RCMK) instructors, contingent upon demographic factors including their gender, professional seniority, educational backround, and teaching level. The research was conducted using the descriptive survey model. The participants of the study consisted of 225 RCMK teachers working in Düzce province during the fall semester of the 2023–2024 academic year. Data were collected using the “21st Century Skills Scale,” the “TPACK Scale,” and the “Teaching Motivation Scale.” Statistical examinations encompassed independent samples t-tests and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Findings indicated no statistically significant distinctions in educators' 21st-century skills or TPACK levels based on their gender, professional seniority, or teaching level. However, a significant difference emerged regarding educational background. While teaching motivation did not differ significantly by gender or teaching level, significant variations were observed concerning professional seniority and educational backround.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 9, 2025

Submission Date

May 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 29, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 47

APA
Yurtcu, G., & Aktan, O. (2025). An Examination of Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge, 21st Century Skills, and Teaching Motivation in the Context of Religious Education in Relation to Various Variables. Dicle Üniversitesi Ziya Gökalp Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 47, 86-114. https://doi.org/10.14582/zgefd.1705052

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