Theoretical Framework and Logical Rationale for Enhancing New Farmers' Digital Literacy through the "Rural-School Collaboration" Model under the Digital Rural Strategye

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhve.202616202

Author(s)

Yongqiang Chen1, Xiaomin Pan2, Yi Hu1,*

Affiliation(s)

1Business School, Jinggangshan University, Ji’an, Jiangxi, China 2School of Marxism, Jinggangshan University, Ji’an, Jiangxi, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

The implementation of the Digital Rural Strategy has created an urgent demand for digital literacy among new farmers. However, the existing education and training system is plagued by challenges such as fragmented resources, a mismatch between supply and demand, and a disconnect between instructional content and practical application. The Rural-School Collaboration model, which integrates the practical contexts of rural areas with the professional resources of educational institutions, offers a viable pathway to address these bottlenecks. Drawing upon theories of collaborative governance, lifelong education, and the digital divide, this study constructs a theoretical framework and delineates the logical rationale for this empowerment model. The framework comprises four core elements: enabling agents, content systems, delivery mechanisms, and support systems. It follows a value chain logic of driving force-knowledge transformation-capability transfer-supportive guarantee. The content system is structured as a three-tiered progressive framework consisting of foundational, specialized, and distinctive components. Regarding its operational logic, the model adheres to a four-part sequential process: needs identification and resource matching, collaborative teaching and practice integration, feedback optimization and capacityupgrading, and value transformation and radiation-driven promotion. These four stages are interconnected and cyclical, forming a complete dynamic empowerment loop. This study elucidates the operational mechanisms of the Rural-School Collaboration model, thereby providing theoretical support and practical guidance for optimizing the cultivation pathways for new farmers and advancing the development of digital villages.

Keywords

Digital Rural Areas; Rural-School Collaboration; New Farmers; Digital Literacy; Empowerment Mechanism; Theoretical Framework

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