Cultivation of Civic Literacy and Curriculum Innovation in the Digital Age

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202615313

Author(s)

Yang Liu*

Affiliation(s)

Chongqing Dadukou District Teacher Training College, Chongqing, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

With the in-depth development of digital technology, civic literacy in the digital age has become an essential quality for citizens to adapt to social development. This study aims to explore the path of civic literacy cultivation and curriculum innovation in the digital context. Adopting the methods of literature review, comparative analysis and case study, it systematically sorts out the connotation and core elements of digital civic literacy, analyzes the current problems of civic literacy cultivation and curriculum construction, and explores the innovative strategies of curriculum design, teaching implementation and evaluation system. The results show that digital civic literacy includes information literacy, ethical literacy and participatory literacy, and curriculum innovation should focus on integrating digital elements, optimizing teaching modes and improving evaluation mechanisms to promote the all-round development of citizens' digital civic literacy.

Keywords

Digital Age; Civic Literacy; Curriculum Innovation; Digital Civic Literacy

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