The Extent to which Life Skills Teachers Possess E-Learning Competencies from their Point of View in Schools in Dhofar Governorate

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the extent to which life skills teachers in Dhofar Governorate schools possess e-learning competencies from their own perspectives during the academic year 2023-2024. To achieve the research objectives, a descriptive methodology was employed. The research population consisted of 88 male and female teachers. The research instrument consisted of a questionnaire developed in light of relevant educational literature and previous studies. In its final form, the instrument comprised 28 items distributed over four main domains: computer literacy competencies, internet usage competencies, computer integration in the teaching process, and e-learning platform management competencies. The results revealed that the participants' responses regarding their possession of e-learning competencies were at a "high" degree, with a mean score of 3.83. Furthermore, the results indicated no statistically significant differences at the significance level α ≤0.05 in the level of e-learning competency possession among life skills teachers in Salalah in terms of gender. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends the necessity of designing and implementing continuous training programs for teachers to keep pace with technological advancements, as well as benefiting from successful global experiences and models in implementing e-learning and developing its various competencies.