21st Century Skills of Practice Teachers: Inputs to Curriculum Enhancement and Instructional Development

Abstract

This descriptive-correlational research was conducted to determine students' 21st-century skills to help them be more effective, efficient, and productive in the ever-changing education landscape. The study's respondents were randomly selected student teachers during the school year 2022-2023 at the College of Education of Iloilo State College of Fisheries, a state higher institution in the Province of Iloilo, Philippines. The research instrument used to gather data was a researcher-made questionnaire with face and content validated by the five experts in the field of education and research. It was developed based on the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21). The results revealed that the respondents developed 21st-century skills at a level above average. Students generally possessed 21st-century skills needed to face the ever-changing demands of the modern work environment. Teacher education students have developed their 21st-century skills in terms of literacy and life skills. They have not fully mastered their learning skills. The development of learning skills helps students acquire the necessary literacy skills. Moreover, life skills can foster the acquisition of literacy and learning skills.