Connection between critical thinking and digital literacy in autonomous language learning
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2025-12
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Науковий керівник
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Південноукраїнський національний педагогічний університет імені К. Д. Ушинського
Анотація
This article investigates the crucial interplay between critical thinking and digital literacy within the context of autonomous language learning. The relevance of this research stems from the profound transformation of foreign language education by digital connectivity. Learners now have unprecedented access to a vast ecosystem of digital resources, but this environment also presents significant challenges, including information overload and the difficulty of assessing content authenticity. Critical thinking and digital literacy form a synergistic relationship, where the effective use of digital tools is dependent on a learner's ability to critically evaluate and manage information.
The purpose of the article is to explore how these cognitive and technological skills influence autonomous language acquisition. It aims to answer key research questions about how learners apply critical thinking when selecting digital resources, the role of digital literacy in facilitating learning, and the interaction of these two skill sets. It presents empirical findings to demonstrate the positive correlation between these competencies and learning outcomes.
The research methods employed a multi-modal approach. These included a comprehensive analysis of scientific literature to provide a theoretical foundation, followed by pedagogical observation to study learner behavior. The collected material was then systematized and generalized to identify key patterns. Finally, the results obtained were systematically recorded, generalized, and interpreted to draw conclusions and formulate actionable recommendations.
The research results reveal several key findings. A substantial majority of participants were found to regularly use digital tools for language practice. The study established a strong positive correlation between critical thinking skills and the careful selection of learning resources. The research identified that learners who effectively integrated both critical thinking and advanced digital literacy showed a substantial improvement in their measurable learning outcomes. These findings collectively underscore that critical cognitive discernment and digital communicative competence are fundamental determinants of successful autonomous foreign language learning.
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critical thinking, digital literacy, autonomous language learning, foreign language education, cognitive skills, technological competencies, критичне мислення, цифрова грамотність, автономне вивчення мови, навчання іноземним мовам, когнітивні навички, технологічні компетенції
Бібліографічний опис
Zhukevych, I. Connection between critical thinking and digital literacy in autonomous language learning / Zhukevych Iryna // Науковий вісник Південноукраїнського національного педагогічного університету імені К. Д. Ушинського. - 2025. - Випуск 4 (153). - С. 33-38.