A survey using a validated five-point Likert scale was conducted among 300 senior high school students to assess their confidence in 21st-century skills. Kruskal-Wallis H test indicated no significant difference in confidence in 21st-century skills between the respondents when grouped by sex and grade level. However, significant differences were observed in collaboration skills when the respondents were grouped by type of school, H (2) = 9.885, p = 0.007, and curricular programs, H (2) = 6.197, p = 0.045. To assess any change in confidence in 21st-century skills after two academic years, a follow-up survey was conducted, and 40 of the initial survey respondents participated. A paired samples t-test showed no significant difference in confidence in 21st-century skills among the 40 students between the initial and follow-up surveys, M = -0.088, SD = 0.793, t(39) = -0.698, p = 0.489. Thematic analysis of the responses to two open-ended questions revealed that creative and artistic activities, public speaking events, collaborative projects, peer and teacher support, and independent learning contributed to the development of their 21st-century skills. Moreover, a supportive and inclusive school environment, continuous feedback from teachers, and opportunities for self-directed learning were found to foster their confidence in these skills. Further research on students’ confidence in 21st-century skills and their impact on academic performance is recommended.

Authors:
Joel Cebrero, De La Salle University-Manila, Philippines

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Posted by James Alexander Gordon

Last updated: 2023-02-23 23:45:00

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