Dijital Okuryazarlık Bağlamında Ortaokul Türkçe Ders Kitapları (Turkish Language Textbooks at Secondary School in the Context of Digital Literacy)

Abstract

Digital literacy is defined as “the ability to reach and produce information by using digital technological tools”. It consists of a process based on individuals accessing, understanding, interpreting information in digital environments, and using and producing this information. The effect of four basic language skills on the development of digital literacy skills is great. An individual who can use his/her mother tongue effectively should also be able to use it effectively in digital environments. The aim of this study is to examine the secondary school Turkish textbooks prepared in the ‘Turkish Lesson Curriculum’ (2019) in the context of digital literacy skills. The method of the research is case study. Relevant literature and the Global Standards Framework for Digital Literacy, Skills, and Readiness (DQ Framework) were reviewed, and document review items were created. In the Turkish Language Curriculum (2019), the achievements related to digital literacy skills were determined, and Turkish textbooks were examined according to the achievements. As a result of the study, it was seen that the number of achievements related to digital literacy was not reflected in the number of activities. The number of activities is less. It is the 7th grade textbook that includes the least amount of digital literacy (2.34%); it is the 5th grade textbook that gives the most place (5.2%). This ratio is considered insufficient. In addition, it has been identified that the connection addresses in the books are out of date. Some of the events also do not fully reflect digital content.