Razvoj sporazumevalne jezikovne zmožnosti pri tujem jeziku s pomočjo digitalne tehnologije

slovenian

2025

volume 1, issue 2

developing digital content   digital competencies   language competences

Vzgojno-izobraževalni zavod Antona Martina Slomška
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

The teaching of a foreign language is based on the communicative language competence of a pupil, which is defined as one of the general goals in the English national curriculum for primary education. The diverse range of topics covered in English lessons to achieve this goal also enables various pathways that enhance pupils' knowledge retention and increase their motivation for learning. The article presents the implementation of the topic "Research" with Grade 9 pupils, where they developed their digital competence according to the Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp 2.2), specifically, developing digital content with the goal of learning vocabulary and language structures related to the topic "Research". As the central activity for acquiring new learning content, pupils used the graphic design platform Canva to create a digital poster for the first time. The poster served as a basis for a discussion among peers, who evaluated the product according to collaboratively established criteria. Additionally, in the knowledge assessment phase, pupils created online crossword puzzles, which they shared with each other using QR codes. The correctness of the solutions was linked to the achievement of the learning goal of expanding their vocabulary related to our topic. Finally, the pupils used a self-evaluation questionnaire, a data collection method where objectives were stated to identify the level of their acquired skills in both content and digital domains. As part of the data processing method, we also interpreted the results. Most pupils selfassessed their performance with the highest rating in both evaluated areas. The aim of the article is to highlight the challenges and opportunities of integrating digital competencies into foreign language teaching through digital technology. This case study demonstrates how the use of modern technologies can effectively address subject objectives while enhancing pupils' digital competencies. The article is primarily intended for teachers of foreign languages in the third cycle of primary education.

02.07.2025