The 7c’s of Modern Pedagogy: Assessing 21st-Century Digital Competencies among Teacher Education Faculty

Rachel Lubaton Rodriguez; Elnora R. Perez; Henry R. Tura; Wilmina U. Laja

The 7c’s of Modern Pedagogy: Assessing 21st-Century Digital Competencies among Teacher Education Faculty

Author(s)	Rachel Lubaton Rodriguez, Elnora R. Perez, Henry R. Tura, Wilmina U. Laja
Country	Philippines
Abstract	The rapid digital transformation of the educational landscape necessitates that faculty members transition from traditional instructional methods to technology-enhanced pedagogy centered on the "7C’s" (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Computing, Cross-Cultural Understanding, and Career Self-Reliance). This study assessed the 21st-century digital competencies of the Teacher Education faculty at Basilan State College (BaSC) during the Academic Year 2024-2025. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design and total population sampling (N=55), the study employed a validated structured survey to evaluate the relationship between the faculty’s professional profiles and their digital proficiency. Findings revealed that while the faculty is generally "Competent" in 21st-century skills (Grand Mean = 4.08), a significant proficiency gap exists between soft skills and technical application. Faculty demonstrated "High Competency" in Collaboration (4.40) and Communication (4.35), yet scored lowest in Computing and ICT Literacy (3.65) and Creativity and Innovation (3.78). Statistical analysis (ANOVA/T-test) indicated significant differences in competency levels when grouped by age (p=0.021) and teaching experience (p=0.034), confirming a generational "digital divide." Notably, educational attainment showed no significant difference (p=0.245), suggesting that higher academic degrees (e.g., Doctorate) do not inherently guarantee digital literacy; rather, it is generational exposure that dictates efficiency. The study concludes that the faculty possesses a stable pedagogical foundation but requires targeted technical intervention to move beyond basic administrative tool usage toward transformative digital instruction. To address these gaps, the study proposes the "CLICK" (Continuous Learning & ICT Knowledge) Enhancement Program, which focuses on three pillars: Peer-to-Peer Mentorship, Creative Media Workshops, and Efficiency Audits.
Keywords	7C’s of Modern Pedagogy, 21st Century Skills, Digital Competency, ICT Literacy, Teacher Education, Basilan State College, CLICK Program
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-17

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