Examination of 21st-Century Skills in Early Childhood in Terms of Different Variables

Abstract. It has been argued recently that in order for people to become global citizens, they must be taught 21st-century abilities. It is thought to be crucial that kids learn these abilities in their early years, when growth and learning are occurring at the fastest rates. This is why the study intends to investigate how youngsters between the ages of 5 and 6 differ in terms of their 21st-century competencies. The sample for the study included 45 preschool teachers, and the research was done using a relational survey model. Through the teachers, information on the 21st century skills of 483 students was gathered. A demographic information form and the 21st Century Skills Scale for 5–6–Year-Old Children were used to gather the data (DAY-2). T-test and ANOVA were used to assess the data that were acquired. As a result, it was discovered that the sampled children's 21st-century talents did not differ significantly based on the number of siblings or the parents' employment status. The gender variable was analyzed, and it was shown that there was a considerable difference in favor of girls. It was shown that the children's 21st-century skills rose along with the parents' education and income levels.