The Role of Smart Transformation in Developing 21st Century Skills among First-Cycle Students from the Teachers’ point of view

Abstract

    This research aimed to investigate the role of smart transformation in developing 21st century skills among first-cycle students from the point of view of first-cycle teachers of basic education. The research sample consisted of (111) teachers from different academic specializations. The research tools were represented in the questionnaire on the role of smart transformation in developing 21st century skills among first-cycle students (prepared by the researcher), which was verified for its validity and statistical stability. It was also judged by experts in constructing scales and tests. The data were statistically analyzed by calculating averages, standard deviations, and percentages. The results are as follows: The level of teachers' awareness of the concept of 21st century skills and the concept of smart transformation, due to their level towards smart transformation in developing 1st century skills for all first cycle students, and towards 21st century skills and smart transformation and its importance, and their level of awareness of 1st century skills. The basic comprehensive for first cycle students only, and trends towards the most effective means and strategies in developing learning and creativity skills and developing cultural skills and developing digital skills to work on your own, as differences were found in these trends in the primary interest and degree of faculty members with more experience in teaching, the results were interpreted to apply recommendations and future studies.