The language classroom of the 21st century goes beyond teaching and learning language skills and language areas, such as grammar and vocabulary. In Saudi Arabia, The 21st century skills-based teaching is increasingly being emphasized among educators, either teachers or school administrators. This study was conducted to explore EFL teachers' perceptions on integrating 21st century skills into their classrooms. This study adopted survey research. The sample of the study consisted of (49) teachers who were teaching at secondary school level in Najran City, Saudi Arabia during the academic year 2023-2024. The results revealed that EFL teachers have a moderate level of practicing these skills in their teaching context and they have knowledge of them. Furthermore, the finding revealed that EFL teachers have a high level of using technology as a tool for learning in their classrooms. Statistically, there are no significant differences between the means of the participants' responses due to both variables; Years of experience and the educational qualification. In the light of the findings, educational policy makers need to prioritize teachers’ professional development and provide them with training opportunities that focus on how 21st century skills are taught.

Authors:
Khalid Al-Shihri, Najran University, Saudi Arabia

About the Presenter(s)
I am Dr. Khaled Al-Shehri, and I am currently an associate professor at the College of Education at Najran University in Saudi Arabia.

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