Effectiveness of using computer-mediated communication in developing EFL prospective teachers' use of 21st century learning skills
Other Title(s)
فاعلية استخدام الاتصال المتزامن بواسطة الكمبيوتر في تنمية استخدام معلمي اللغة الإنجليزية المحتملين لمهارات التعلم للقرن الحادي و العشرين
Author
Masud, Huwayda Mustafa Abd al-Rahman
Source
Studies in Curriculum Instruction
Issue
Vol. 2021, Issue 252 (31 Oct. 2021), pp.1-50, 50 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Council for Curriculum and Instruction
Publication Date
2021-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
50
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The present study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of using Synchronous Computer-Mediated Communication (SCMC) in promoting 21st Century learning Skills, i.
e.
Critical Thinking (CT) skills and Collaboration, of EFL prospective teachers at the Faculty of Education, Minia University.
A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group research design was employed.
Participants of the study were sixteen female and male EFL professional diploma students.
Tools of the study included three main questionnaires: the first was on critical thinking skills and sub-skills, the second was on domains of collaboration skills and the third one used to examine students' knowledge on SCMC.
A language teaching SCMC manual based on CT and collaboration skills was developed by the researcher and used with the study group; a pre-post Collaboration skills Scale and a pre-post CT Test were also used in the study.
Analysis of data obtained from students' responses using Wilcoxon Singed Ranks Test (z-value), revealed that SCMC was significantly effective in nurturing EFL prospective teachers 21st Century learning Skills, in particular, CT and Collaboration skills.
Students' post performance surpassed their pre performance in both variables.
Discussion of these findings, recommendations and suggestions for further research are presented.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Masud, Huwayda Mustafa Abd al-Rahman. 2021. Effectiveness of using computer-mediated communication in developing EFL prospective teachers' use of 21st century learning skills. Studies in Curriculum Instruction ،Vol. 2021, no. 252, pp.1-50.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1367968
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Masud, Huwayda Mustafa Abd al-Rahman. Effectiveness of using computer-mediated communication in developing EFL prospective teachers' use of 21st century learning skills. Studies in Curriculum Instruction No. 252 (Oct. 2021), pp.1-50.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1367968
American Medical Association (AMA)
Masud, Huwayda Mustafa Abd al-Rahman. Effectiveness of using computer-mediated communication in developing EFL prospective teachers' use of 21st century learning skills. Studies in Curriculum Instruction . 2021. Vol. 2021, no. 252, pp.1-50.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1367968
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
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Record ID
BIM-1367968