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Digital Competency of University Language Teachers in Ukraine: A State-of-the-Art Analysis

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  • Author(s): Larysa Kupchyk (ORCID Larysa Kupchyk (ORCID 0000-0002-8544-0931); Alona Litvinchuk (ORCID Alona Litvinchuk (ORCID 0000-0002-0794-5379); Oksana Danyliuk (ORCID Oksana Danyliuk (ORCID 0000-0002-8765-8475)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    JALT CALL Journal. 2025 21(2).
  • Publication Date:
    2025
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      JALT CALL SIG. 1-6-1 Nishiwaseda Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050, Japan. e-mail: journal!jaltcall.org; Web site: https://jaltcall.org
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      31
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Languages for Special Purposes; German; English for Special Purposes; Language Teachers; Teacher Attitudes; Technological Literacy; Pedagogical Content Knowledge; College Faculty; Academic Rank (Professional); Correlation; Teaching Methods; Technology Integration; Universities; Teaching Experience; Teacher Characteristics; Barriers
    • Subject Terms:
      Ukraine
    • ISSN:
      1832-4215
    • Abstract:
      This research examines the digital competency of university language teachers in Ukraine, specifically focusing on instructors who deliver university courses in Ukrainian for Specific Purposes and English or German as Foreign Languages. The DigCompEdu reference framework with CheckIn assessment instrument served as a basis for the questionnaire developed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of university language teachers' digital skills across various dimensions. This survey involved 71 participants from four universities in the west of Ukraine, representing different ages, academic ranks, teaching experiences at all levels of education, and with varying self-perceived digital competency level, which ensured diverse perspectives across different career stages. A mixed-methods approach and statistical analysis (IBM SPSS 20), including correlation and clustering methods, were applied to assess the relationships between various factors influencing digital competency formation. The study aimed to establish a comprehensive understanding of the digital competency levels, gain insights into the current digital teaching landscape, and identify areas for improvement of digital teaching practices. The findings predominantly showed teachers' enthusiasm toward increasing digital engagement in language education despite the challenges such as technical issues due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the need for continuous development in integrating digital tools for language acquisition and communication.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2025
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1481346