Identifying the Components of a Curriculum Model for Digital Media Literacy Education
Keywords:
Digital media literacy, curriculum model, meta-synthesis, content validity, teacher professional developmen, active learningAbstract
The objective of this study was to identify, define, and validate the key components of a curriculum model for digital media literacy education using a meta-synthesis approach and expert evaluation. A qualitative meta-synthesis design based on Sandelowski and Barroso’s framework was employed. Thirty-eight relevant national and international studies on digital media literacy were selected through purposive sampling, and key concepts were extracted using a structured checklist. Foundational, major, and organizing themes were identified to develop the initial curriculum model. In the validation phase, eight experts in communication sciences, media literacy, and curriculum studies assessed the model using Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and Content Validity Index (CVI), and content validity scores were calculated accordingly. Results indicated that the proposed curriculum model comprises nine core organizing themes: needs analysis and contextual assessment, integrated educational objectives, digital-literacy content areas, active learning strategies, digital and technological resources, continuous assessment and feedback, flexibility and curriculum updating, professional development and teacher empowerment, and digital communication and collaboration. CVR and CVI analyses revealed that most components achieved acceptable levels of content validity, reflecting strong expert agreement. The findings confirm that effective digital media literacy education requires a comprehensive, flexible, and continually updated curriculum model capable of addressing technological challenges, learner needs, and teacher competencies. The proposed model serves as a practical guide for developing robust digital media literacy curricula within educational systems.
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