Authors : Cristyn B. Binaday

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jul394

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Abstract : This study determined the application of the 21st century skills of learners in Tabaco City Division. Specifically, it answered the following sub-problems: 1. What are the 21st century skills of learners? 2. What is the level of application of the 21st century skills of learners along technology integration; critical thinking and problem solving; collaboration and communication; adaptability and flexibility; and lifelong learning? 3. What are the effects of application of the 21st century skills along the above-mentioned variables? 4. What are the challenges met in developing the 21st century skills to the learners? 5. What plan of action may be proposed to address the challenges? The researcher employed quantitative survey type of research. The respondents of the study are the 283 selected secondary school teachers in Tabaco City Division. Out of this number, 208 were from the Junior High School and seventy-five (75) were from Senior High School. The data collected along the application of the 21st century skills of learners were interpreted using frequency count and percentage. To determine the level of application of the 21st century skills, frequency count and weighted mean was utilized. The data on the challenges met were interpreted using frequency count and ranking.

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