Possession of Service Providers in Early Intervention Programs for the 21st Century Knowledge and Skills at Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to identify the 21^st century knowledge and skills among service providers in early intervention programs and whether there are any significant differences in possession in the 21^st century knowledge and skills among service providers across demographic characteristics. A survey methodology with quantitative research design was used using the 21^st century knowledge and skills survey. The samples of this study consisted of service providers (64) in early intervention programs in Oman. The results revealed the following: more than 90% of service providers possess a little level about the 21^st century knowledge and skills. Learning and innovation skills were the lowest. There were significant differences in possession in the 21st century knowledge and skills among service providers which were obtained across qualification in favor of Master and Doctorate. There were no significant differences across major or experience