Digital Maestros: Dissecting the Seven Crucial Dimensions of Digital Literacy Competencies for Vocational Teachers' Digital Creativity
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https://doi.org/10.17977/um065.v7.i3.2027.1Keywords:
Competency dimension, Digital creativity literacy competencies, Professional development, TVET, Vocational teachersAbstract
Digital transformation in vocational education requires a reconceptualization of teacher competencies, but a comprehensive understanding of digital creativity literacy competencies is still limited. This study aims to analyze the conceptualization of digital creativity literacy competencies in the context of vocational education, identify the main dimensions that shape them, and explore effective development models to improve these competencies in vocational teachers. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted on 12 recent publications (2023-2025) from the Scopus database using the PRISMA approach with strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results of the analysis reveal the evolution of the concept from a technocentric understanding to a multidimensional construct that integrates technical, creative, and pedagogical aspects. Seven competency dimensions were identified, including technical/operational (92%), creative/production (100%), pedagogical (100%), critical/evaluative (83%), social/collaborative (75%), ethical/responsibility (67%), and cultural/contextual (58%), which vary significantly between vocational fields (engineering, business, health). Four competency development models were identified (Spiral, Ecosystem, Modular, Project-based), with practice-based and contextual approaches proving to be the most effective. The study contributes by providing a comprehensive framework to inform education policy, the development of vocational teacher education curricula, and differential professional improvement programs according to the specific context of the vocational field.References
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