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Research Analysis and Implication

Names of Collaborators:
GROUP IV

BAUTISTA, JHENY KAITH BAUTISTA

CABBAB, GENIE ROSE
COLLADO, ELAIZA TRISHA
MONCES, REGIE
PAISTE, ANGELINE
RAGASA, LEA
RECOLCOLIN, FERRY CEL

Direction: Analyze the following research abstract and cite its implication to teaching-learning.

Exploring 21st Century Skills and Learning Environments for Middle School Youth
Ball, Joyce and Anderson-Butcher

Abstract

Resiliency research and strengths-based perspectives highlight the importance of understanding

the protective factors that aid youth in overcoming adversity. Likewise, current research identifies
the characteristics and skills youth need to be successful in post-secondary education and the
workforce. These growing bodies of research emphasize cognitive and non-cognitive skills that
support youth development and academic success. This exploratory study sought to develop two
distinct measurement instruments: 1) the 21st century Life and Career Skills scale (21C-LCS) ; 2)
the 21st Century Skills Classroom Environment Scale (21C-CE). We also examined students’
perceptions of their own skills in these areas. The measures were developed and tested using survey
data from 262 middle school students. Exploratory Factor Analysis was used to examine the
factorial structure of the measures and descriptive statistics were used to summarize students’
perceptions. Results indicated that the 21LCS and 21C-CE are brief psychometrically sound
measures. The 21C-LCS assesses students’ leadership and responsibility, working with others
effectively, and adaptability. The 21C-CE is a reliable measure of students’ perceptions of the
ways in which their classroom environment supports their development of 21st Century life and
career skills. Students reported moderately high perceptions of their skills in all areas. this study
is an important step in assessing 21st Century life and career skills and 21st Century learning
environments. Researchers, youth development professionals, educators, and other service
providers can utilize these measures in an ongoing investigation, assessment, and progress,
monitoring to foster and advocate 21st Century life and career skills development among youth.

Source:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346629007_Exploring_21st_Century_Skills_and_Lear
ning_Environments_for_Middle_School_Youth
Analysis: How do youth assess students’ 21st Century life and career skills and their learning
environments?

Answer:
These are the ways on assessing students under 21st century life and career skills:
Leadership and Responsibilities - it measures student’s perceptions of their ability to
lead others and accomplish goals.
Working with Others Effectively - it measures student’s perceptions of the extent to
which they listen to others and consider differing perspectives and cultures.
Adaptability - it measures of students perceived adjustment and openness to change.

Under the 21st century learning environment it assesses student’s perceptions of having
opportunities to work with others and consider the opinions of others. Also measures student’s
perceptions of having opportunities or being encouraged to set goals, organized time, and ask
questions.
Tools for working - addresses information literacy and information and communication
technology (ICT) literacy.
Living the World - includes citizenship, life and career skills, and personal and social
responsibility.

Implication: How may the results of this study be utilized in enhancing the 21st century life and
career skills of students and their learning environments?

Answer:
The study offered two brief psychometrically sound measures 21st century life and career skills
and learning environments that will be useful in developing and monitoring learning opportunities
for children and youth.
 Moderately High Perceptions on their own skills.
 Targeted Programming and Intervention.
* Some districts are looking to integrate new assessments to provide valuable information about
the development of key skills, often called “21st century skills,” that will serve students in the
future, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and
innovation.
* It can utilize the ongoing investigation, assessment and progress, monitoring to foster and
advocate 21st century life career skills development among youth.
* The result will be used to improve a student’s ability, and it was concluded that there is a
moderate, positive and significant relationship between students 21st century skills.
Documentation (post photos of your online meeting, chats, and other evidences of your
collaboration)