Research Article

The Reality of Middle School (Intermediate) Female Students in Saudi Arabia and the Practice of 21st-Century Skills: Teachers’ Perspective

Table 2

Correlation coefficients of the items of the study’s theme with the theme to which it belongs as well as with the total score of the questionnaire.

#Items of questionnaire themesCorrelation coefficient of themeCorrelation coefficient of questionnaire

First theme
1Practicing electronic writing, publishing, and exchanging information with knowledge sources, individuals and parties
2How to deal with smart devices and electronic games and how to use them properly
3Understand and apply the techniques of taking professional photos with smart devices and specialized cameras
4Create short videos using techniques, devices, and amateur software
5Understand the characteristics of new media tools and how to benefit from them and deal with them
6Awareness of the importance of mastering the skills of media and life
Second theme
1Awareness of information security requirements and their applications
2Self-protection from health and psychological damage resulting from the misuse of technology
3Understanding and realizing the methods of advertising and media and their impact on building perceptions and guiding opinion and decision
4Acquisition of basic media skills and their contemporary applications
5Valuing the importance of acquiring sound and safe habits in technical and informational dealings
Third theme
1Understand the basic rules of procedures for safety from household hazards and accidents
2Understand the basic rules of security and safety procedures when using the road
3Understand the basic rules of procedures for safety from fire, crowds, and school accidents in general
4Practicing basic motor skills
5Explain the proper behavior in situations of multiple accidents and dangers
6Understanding and realizing ways to deal with and prevent seasonal diseases, epidemic viruses, and the like
7Appreciating the importance of health and personal hygiene and their impact on wellness and success
8Practice proper healthy habits in eating, drinking, sleeping, and sports
9Knowing and avoiding habits, practices, and foods that are harmful to the body and mind
10Identify sources of stress and tension and deal with them positively and firmly
11Accept change, adapt to it, and use it to achieve personal goals
12Develop the ability to control reactions and attitudes towards changes and emergencies
Fourth theme
1Organizing and planning works and tasks efficiently and effectively
2Identifying strengths and capabilities and investing them for beneficial purposes
3Define and implement specific goals
4Believe in his abilities and his potential to achieve excellence and success
5Practicing techniques to enhance confidence and build self-affirmation
6Explain the concept of leadership, its requirements and practices, and how to acquire it
7Apply leadership skills in real-world contexts
8Knowing how to carry out duties and responsibilities in a balanced and correct manner
9Appreciating the importance of building, growth, and self-learning and continuing to do so in achieving human excellence

Items at 0.01 significance level or less.