Abstract:
Pedagogical competence is considered very crucial in the teaching profession. It is one of the major
prerequisites for teachers. Due to the massive and rapid change of science and technology in the
current era, teachers should keep developing their competence. This research intended to investigate
EFL teachers' perceived challenges in the implementation of 21st-century pedagogical competence.
The study employed a qualitative case study. a semi-structured interview conducted to collect
qualitative data from the participants. Included in this study were 4 EFL teachers of a school in
Surakarta, Central Java of Indonesia. The findings indicated that the challenges were perceived as
both internal and external factors. The internal factors deal with teachers' age and time management.
The external factors deal with students' lack of motivation and unsustainable school facilities. The
study suggested providing professional development programs for teachers about confronting the
21st-century education to keep teachers faddish of any adjustments, innovations, and modifications
in education. |
