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UNCOVERING TEACHERS PERCEPTIONS OVERCOMING BARRIERS AND INTRODUCING AN EFFECTIVE FRAMEWORK FOR INCORPORATING AND EVALUATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS IN CLASSROOMS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).28      10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).28      Published : Jun 2023

Uncovering Teachers' Perceptions, Overcoming Barriers, and Introducing an Effective Framework for Incorporating and Evaluating 21st Century Skills in Classrooms

Abstract

    This study explores the effectiveness of 21st-century soft skills, namely communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity (4Cs) in education. The study adopts a narrative design and targets ten school leaders and teachers as the purposively sampled participants. The semi-structured interviews focused on assessing the effectiveness of the 4Cs and identifying barriers to their implementation. The findings indicated that the participating leaders and teachers recognize the significance of the 4Cs in educational settings. Critical thinking is identified as essential for problem-solving, effective communication as a two-way exchange of ideas, collaboration for teamwork and achieving common goals, and creativity for innovative thinking. However, challenges were identified, including time constraints, lack of professional development, and resistance to change among teachers. Students' lack of motivation and difficulties in assessing outcomes associated with the 4Cs were also recognized as barriers. To address these challenges, the study proposed a framework for incorporating and evaluating 21st-century skills.

    21st-Century Skills, 4Cs, Classroom Practice, School Education, Framework for 4Cs

    (1) Syeda Um E Laila Naqvi
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Iqra Sharif
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Imran Khan
    Visiting Faculty, University of Narowal, Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    TURABIAN : Naqvi, Syeda Um E Laila, Iqra Sharif, and Imran Khan. "Uncovering Teachers' Perceptions, Overcoming Barriers, and Introducing an Effective Framework for Incorporating and Evaluating 21st Century Skills in Classrooms." Global Educational Studies Review VIII, no. II (2023): 302-317. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).28