The Interplay Between Educational Beliefs and 21st-Century Competencies.

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Title: The Interplay Between Educational Beliefs and 21st-Century Competencies.
Alternate Title: Eğitim İnançları ve 21. Yüzyıl Yetkinlikleri Arasındaki Etkileşim.
Authors: Döğer, Mehmet Fatih mfaithdoger@gmail.com, Akman, Saim
Source: Bartin University Journal of Faculty of Education. Oct2025, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p1018-1034. 17p.
Subject Terms: *Teachers, *Educational ideologies, *Continuing education, *Philosophy of education, *Critical thinking, *Creative ability, *Student-centered learning, Professional competence
Abstract (English): This study aims to examine the relationship between teachers' educational beliefs and their perceptions of 21st-century skills. The data were collected using the relational survey method through the "Educational Beliefs Scale" and the "Multidimensional 21st-Century Skills Scale." A total of 338 teachers were selected using purposive and convenience sampling methods, and the data were analyzed using independent samples t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficients. The findings reveal that teachers generally exhibit a tendency toward modern educational philosophies. However, it was found that younger teachers, those teaching at lower grade levels, those with higher education levels, and female teachers did not adopt modern and contemporary educational philosophies in their classrooms as much. Additionally, teachers who had received philosophy training were more likely to embrace 21st-century skills and modern educational philosophies. The research results suggest that educational institutions should design professional development programs to raise awareness of 21st-century skills and integrate modern educational philosophies into the curriculum. The study also emphasizes that teachers should be encouraged to blend traditional and student-centered approaches, while assessments and policies should align with critical thinking, creativity, and contemporary educational beliefs. This research holds a significant place in the literature, as it demonstrates that philosophical beliefs not only shape modern educational approaches but also play a crucial role in defining the qualities of the individuals that education aims to cultivate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Turkish): Bu çalışma öğretmenlerin eğitim inançlarıyla 21. yüzyıl becerilerine dair algıları arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmadaki veriler, ilişkisel anket metodolojisi ile "Eğitimsel İnançlar Ölçeği" ve "Çok Boyutlu 21. Yüzyıl Becerileri Ölçeği" kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Toplamda 338 öğretmen, amaçlı örnekleme ve kolayda örnekleme yöntemleriyle seçilmiş, veri analizi ise bağımsız örneklem t-testleri, tek yönlü ANOVA ve Pearson korelasyon katsayıları kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Bulgular, öğretmenlerin genel olarak modern eğitim felsefelerini benimsediklerini göstermektedir. Bunun yanında, araştırmada genç öğretmenlerin, daha düşük sınıf seviyelerinde görev yapan öğretmenlerin, daha yüksek eğitim düzeyine sahip öğretmenlerin ve kadın öğretmenlerin sınıflarında modern ve çağdaş eğitim felsefelerini daha fazla benimsemediklerini ortaya çıkarmıştır. Ayrıca, bu araştırmanın diğer önemli bir bulgusu, felsefe eğitimi almış öğretmenlerin 21. yüzyıl becerilerini ve modern eğitim felsefelerini daha fazla benimsemeleridir. Araştırma bulguları, eğitim kurumlarının 21. yüzyıl becerileri konusunda farkındalık yaratacak mesleki gelişim programları tasarlamalarını ve modern eğitim felsefelerini müfredata entegre etmeleri gerektiğini göstermektedir. Bu çalışma aynı zamanda öğretmenlerin geleneksel ve öğrenci merkezli yaklaşımları harmanlamaya teşvik edilmesi gerektiğini, değerlendirme ve politikaların ise, eleştirel düşünmeyi, yaratıcılığı geliştirmeye ve çağdaş eğitim inançlarıyla uyum sağlamaya odaklanması gerektiğini göstermektedir. Bu araştırma, felsefi inançların yalnızca çağdaş düşünceyi şekillendirmekle kalmayıp, aynı zamanda eğitimin yetiştirmeyi amaçladığı bireylerin özelliklerini tanımlamaya çalıştığı için literatürde önemli bir yere sahiptir. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This study aims to examine the relationship between teachers' educational beliefs and their perceptions of 21st-century skills. The data were collected using the relational survey method through the "Educational Beliefs Scale" and the "Multidimensional 21st-Century Skills Scale." A total of 338 teachers were selected using purposive and convenience sampling methods, and the data were analyzed using independent samples t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficients. The findings reveal that teachers generally exhibit a tendency toward modern educational philosophies. However, it was found that younger teachers, those teaching at lower grade levels, those with higher education levels, and female teachers did not adopt modern and contemporary educational philosophies in their classrooms as much. Additionally, teachers who had received philosophy training were more likely to embrace 21st-century skills and modern educational philosophies. The research results suggest that educational institutions should design professional development programs to raise awareness of 21st-century skills and integrate modern educational philosophies into the curriculum. The study also emphasizes that teachers should be encouraged to blend traditional and student-centered approaches, while assessments and policies should align with critical thinking, creativity, and contemporary educational beliefs. This research holds a significant place in the literature, as it demonstrates that philosophical beliefs not only shape modern educational approaches but also play a crucial role in defining the qualities of the individuals that education aims to cultivate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:13087177
DOI:10.14686/buefad.1687407