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Research on Strategies for Enhancing Chinese Language Literacy in Rural Basic Education from the Perspective of TPACK Theory Using Digital Dictionaries

Author(s)

Ling Xu, Shuyi Long, Jiamei Wang, Zunzhang Sun*

Affiliation(s)

School of Humanities and Public Administration, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

With the deep advancement of digital transformation in education, leveraging modern information technology to bridge the urban-rural education gap and enhance the core competencies of rural students has become a significant issue. As the foundation for students’ comprehensive development, Chinese language literacy faces challenges such as resource scarcity and monotonous teaching models in rural basic education. Digital dictionaries, with their multimedia, interactive, convenient, and intelligent features, offer new tools and pathways to address this dilemma. This study aims to construct a strategy system for enhancing Chinese language literacy in rural basic education based on the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework. The paper first analyzes the current situation and deep-seated challenges of Chinese language literacy in rural basic education, pointing out that the current urban-rural education gap is shifting from infrastructure disparities to digital literacy gaps. Secondly, it systematically reviews the evolution, core characteristics, and educational application potential of digital dictionaries. Thirdly, grounded in TPACK theory, it deeply explores how Content Knowledge (CK), Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), and Technological Knowledge (TK) can be organically integrated with digital dictionaries. Finally, from the four dimensions of content deepening, teaching innovation, technological empowerment, and ecological collaboration, the paper constructs a comprehensive strategy framework that includes specific implementation paths and guarantee mechanisms. The goal is to provide theoretical guidance and practical reference for the digital transformation of rural education, ultimately achieving the fundamental objective of empowering education through technology and promoting educational equity.

Keywords

Digital Dictionaries; Rural Basic Education; Chinese Language Literacy; TPACK Framework; Enhancement Strategies

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