21st Century Skills: A Proposal for ELT Teachers Successful Performance Today

Resumen

This article addresses a reflective study on 21st century ELT teachers’ necessary skills at
school level in Colombia. The study aimed to analyze a set of abilities that enable teachers to
perform successfully in a contemporary classroom setting by understanding the pivotal role
of ICTs, adaptability, and communicative-social skills to guarantee the accomplishment of
students’ expected learning outcomes. Data were collected through documentary analysis of
academic research articles. Findings revealed that mastering 21st century teaching skills
equips ELT educators with the required knowledge to provide students with a rewarding
learning experience. As a conclusion, the integrative employment of a particular array of
skills aligned with present-day educational standards cultivates highly proficient teachers
who are capable of effectively navigating both their teaching context and that of their
students.