Journal of higher education curriculum studies

Journal of higher education curriculum studies

Identifying the features of digital citizenship education curriculum components for pre-service teachers at Farhangian University

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
1 PhD student in Curriculum Planning, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
4 Associate Professor, Department of Counseling and Educational Sciences, Bojnurd University, Bojnurd, Iran
10.22034/hecs.2025.493172.1983
Abstract
The objective of the study is to identify the features of the components of the digital citizenship curriculum for pre-service teachers. This research was conducted using a meta-synthesis method. The scope of the study encompasses all research conducted on the digital citizenship curriculum from 2004 to 2024. Considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 31 studies were selected and their data were extracted and analyzed. The findings showed that the objectives encompass various areas, including individual and social aspects, and are in line with lifelong learning. The content is up-to-date, provides the basis for the development of critical thinking, is appropriate for the real lives of student teachers, and is based on the nine elements of digital citizenship. The teaching and learning strategies are diverse, participatory, interactive, and enriched with technology. Educational resources are up-to-date, shareable, and technology-based. Student teachers play an active role in learning activities and play an active role in social networks. In the digital citizenship education curriculum, time and space are flexible, meaning they are not limited to formal time and space. Grouping is done in a way that fosters collaborative learning and critical thinking and encourages different perspectives. Evaluation is also done in various ways.
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