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Innovational Research in ELT 2025, Vol. 6(2) 37-44
Assessing 21st-Century Technology Literacy Skills Among Turkish High School EFL Teachers
pp. 37 - 44
Publish Date: December 24, 2025 | Single/Total View: 2/4 | Single/Total Download: 3/2
Abstract
This study investigates the 21st-century technology literacy skills of 13 EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers. The research aims to evaluate the participants’ ability to comprehend, utilize, and maintain focus while interacting with technology in educational contexts. A quantitative research design is used, incorporating scales that measure three essential dimensions of technology literacy: understanding technology, using technology effectively, and sustaining attention during technological interactions. Participants completed TPACK-21 questionnaire to assess their proficiency and attitudes toward integrating technology into teaching practices. The data is analyzed using SPSS 27, employing descriptive statistics to summarize the findings and inferential analyses to explore relationships between variables, such as teaching experience and technology skills. The results aim to shed light on the readiness of EFL teachers to meet the demands of technology-driven education in the 21st century. The study identifies specific strengths—such as pedagogical knowledge and basic technological familiarity—and areas requiring further development, particularly in content-specific technology integration and the synthesis of technology, pedagogy, and content. By addressing these competencies, including Technological Knowledge (TK), Technological Content Knowledge (TCK), and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK), the research offers practical guidance for enhancing teacher training programs. These improvements are essential for nurturing innovative, effective, and engaging teaching strategies that would be in tune with the needs of learners in an increasingly digital world.
Keywords: 21st-century skills, Technology literacy, EFL teachers, Language education, Educational technology
APA 7th edition
Yangin-Ersanli, C., & Celik, F. (2025). Assessing 21st-Century Technology Literacy Skills Among Turkish High School EFL Teachers. Innovational Research in ELT, 6(2), 37-44.
Harvard
Yangin-Ersanli, C. and Celik, F. (2025). Assessing 21st-Century Technology Literacy Skills Among Turkish High School EFL Teachers. Innovational Research in ELT, 6(2), pp. 37-44.
Chicago 16th edition
Yangin-Ersanli, Ceylan and Ferdi Celik (2025). "Assessing 21st-Century Technology Literacy Skills Among Turkish High School EFL Teachers". Innovational Research in ELT 6 (2):37-44.
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