Building 21-Century Indonesian Teachers’ Teaching Capacities

What is it about?

This research aimed to present an empirical sketch on the implementation of the IMOOC (Indonesian Massive Open Online Course). This online program sought to raise teachers’ awareness of the importance of technology for teaching while at the same time promoting their teaching skills in using technology for learning. The samples of this study included thirty-seven pre and in-service English teachers. This study found the IMOOC served as a reliable online instruction promoting essential aspects of 21-century education such as critical thinking, collaborative, creative and innovative learning, self-reliance, and individualized learning.

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Why is it important?

This research is important because it evaluates the implementation of the IMOOC (Indonesian Massive Open Online Course), focusing on its impact on pre and in-service English teachers. The study highlights how IMOOC enhances teachers' awareness of technology's role in education and improves their teaching skills in technological integration. Findings indicate that IMOOC effectively supports 21st-century educational goals, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, self-reliance, and personalized learning among teachers.