IN-SERVICE ENGLISH TEACHERS’ BELIEFS ABOUT 21ST CENTURY SKILLS

Abstract

This study explores how in-service English language teachers perceive and use the 21st-century learning and innovation skills in their classrooms. An explanatory sequential mixed-method design along with both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods were employed to gather comprehensive data. A total of 100 volunteer teachers completed ‘The 21st Century Teaching and Learning Survey (Ravitz, 2014)’ through convenience sampling, and 15 additional volunteers participated in semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data collected with 100 questionnaires and qualitative data obtained from 15 in-depth interviews were analysed. The findings indicated a clear gap: although teachers acknowledge the importance of 21st-century skills, insufficient in-service training limits their ability to apply these skills during English courses effectively. Consequently, the study highlights the need for focused professional development programmes to expand teachers’ understanding and strengthen their practical competencies.

Keywords

• 21st Century Skills
• English Language Teaching
• In-service English Teachers

Hizmet İçi İngilizce Öğretmenlerinin 21. Yüzyıl Becerilerine Dair İnançları

Abstract

Bu çalışma, hizmet içi İngilizce öğretmenlerinin sınıflarında 21. yüzyıl öğrenme ve yenilik becerilerini nasıl algıladıklarını ve kullandıklarını incelemektedir. Araştırmada, kapsamlı veri elde etmek amacıyla açıklayıcı sıralı karma yöntem deseni kullanılmış; hem nicel hem de nitel veri toplama yöntemlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Kolayda örnekleme yoluyla seçilen 100 gönüllü öğretmen, 21. Yüzyıl Öğretme ve Öğrenme Anketini (Ravitz, 2014) yanıtlamış; ayrıca 15 gönüllü öğretmen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmelere katılmıştır. Toplanan 100 anketten elde edilen nicel veriler ile 15 derinlemesine görüşmeden elde edilen nitel veriler analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, öğretmenlerin 21. yüzyıl becerilerinin önemini kabul etmelerine rağmen, yetersiz hizmet içi eğitimlerin, bu becerileri İngilizce derslerinde etkili bir biçimde uygulamalarını sınırladığını ortaya koymuştur. Bu doğrultuda çalışma, öğretmenlerin bu alandaki anlayışlarını genişletmek ve uygulamaya yönelik yeterliklerini güçlendirmek amacıyla odaklanmış mesleki gelişim programlarına duyulan gereksinimi vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

• 21. Yüzyıl Becerileri
• Yabancı Dil Olarak İngilizce Öğretimi
• Hizmet İçi İngilizce Öğretmenleri

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