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A Study on Pathways for Developing Digital Literacy among Teacher Education Students in the Digital Age

Author(s)

Jinjin Niu*, Jie Du

Affiliation(s)

School of Education Science, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

In the era of digital intelligence, transformations and reshaping are taking place across all sectors of society. Digital and intelligent transformation are major trends of our time, and the transformation of the education sector is a key strategic priority for China today. Within this context, new demands have been placed on teachers. As future educators, teacher education students digital literacy directly impacts the effectiveness of educational reform and is crucial to improving educational quality and fostering students’ critical thinking skills. This article focuses on analysing the current state of digital literacy development among teacher education students and explores ways to enhance it, to strengthen their professional capabilities and employability in the digital and intelligent era, and to promote high-quality development in education.

Keywords

Teacher Education Student; Digital Literacy; Pathways for Improvement

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