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Description
The digital literacy (DL) levels of Vietnamese Pre-service EFL teachers are investigated in this study, with an emphasis on the factors impacting their DL development during their university education as well as their self-perceived skills. Based on the Digital Literacy Global Framework (DLGF), this study used a mixed- methods design, integrating qualitative interviews with six people and quantitative survey data from 75 participants. The findings showed that although participants indicated a modest level of digital competency in areas like communication, teamwork, and digital safety, they showed less confidence in their ability to create digital material, solve problems, and critically interact with digital resources. Institutional support, curricular integration, previous technology exposure, and sociodemographic traits like gender, location, and part-time teaching experience were important contributing factors. The results highlight a significant discrepancy between perceived and real abilities, indicating that teacher education programs should include organized DL training. The report recommends curriculum changes and focused policy changes to better equip aspiring teachers for teaching languages using technology in Vietnam's changing educational environment.
Biography
Ms. Dang Lam Ngoc Khanh completed the Master's degree at Can Tho University.
Dr. Ngo Le Hoang Phuong is currently working at the University of Foreign Languages, Hue University.
