Fostering 21st Century Skills of Adult Learners Via Authoring Tools: A Case from Türkiye

özge kutlu demir; hasan bedir

doi:10.14419/7agr8339

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Fostering 21st Century Skills of Adult Learners Via Authoring Tools: A Case from Türkiye

Authors:

özge kutlu demir | hasan bedir

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.661-665

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001387343

pISSN:

2227-5053

DOI:

10.14419/7agr8339

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Abstract:

 Throughout recent decades, the bonds between technology and classrooms have become stronger day by day. In such a setting, various ‎language classrooms all over the world have started to utilize technological tools. Authoring tools that allow students to create content are ‎among these tools, and they are commonly used in many settings. Hence, the present study aims to understand the perceptions of ‎English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners regarding the use of authoring tools in developing 21st-century (C21) skills. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and minute papers from 33 university students over the course of an academic term. Findings point ‎out that most participants perceived significant gains in communication, collaboration, creativity, and presentation skills. However, ‎the development of critical thinking was less frequently acknowledged. Thematic analysis highlights that the integration of authoring tools in ‎project-based tasks not only backed up language skill acquisition but also increased learners' confidence and engagement in the classroom. ‎Such a sample procedure might also be utilized in other disciplines like STEM, engineering, or other fields of education.

Article Details

Fostering 21st Century Skills of Adult Learners Via Authoring Tools: A Case from Türkiye

Authors:

özge kutlu demir | hasan bedir

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.661-665

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001387343

pISSN:

2227-5053

DOI:

10.14419/7agr8339

21st Century Skills

Authoring Tools

Adult Education

Language Classrooms

Issues

Article Details

Fostering 21st Century Skills of Adult Learners Via Authoring Tools: A Case from Türkiye

Authors: özge kutlu demir | hasan bedir

Publisher: Science Publishing Corporation

Journal: International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.661-665

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001387343

pISSN: 2227-5053

DOI: 10.14419/7agr8339

21st Century Skills

Authoring Tools

Adult Education

Language Classrooms

Issues

Authors:

özge kutlu demir | hasan bedir

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.661-665

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001387343

pISSN:

2227-5053

DOI:

10.14419/7agr8339