INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHANGES IN EDUCATION
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Evaluating Digital Competence: An Examination of Secondary School Teachers in China

Lei Jiang 1,
Na Yu 2 *
1 Curriculum and Instruction Research Center, Tianjin Academy of Educational Science, China2 College of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, China* Corresponding Author
International Journal of Changes in Education, 3(1), 2026, 82-89, https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52024880
Publication date: Feb 09, 2026
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ABSTRACT

In recent years, the Chinese government has actively promoted the digital transformation of education, with a strong emphasis on integrating digital technologies into teaching practices. As a result, teachers’ digital competence has become a key focus of academic research. This study surveyed secondary school teachers in mainland China using the Teacher Digital Competence Self-perception Instrument, and descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis were conducted on the data. The findings indicate that teachers generally have a positive self-perception of their digital competence. However, they demonstrate weaker skills in digital teaching and learning management, while excelling in digital engagement. Significant differences in digital competence were observed based on teaching experience, educational background, and regional disparities. To address these challenges, China should offer more professional development opportunities for teachers and enhance policy support for improving digital competence. These findings and recommendations may provide useful insights for other countries and regions pursuing similar initiatives.

KEYWORDS

evaluate digital competence secondary school teacher professional development digital transformation

CITATION (APA)

Jiang, L., & Yu, N. (2026). Evaluating Digital Competence: An Examination of Secondary School Teachers in China. International Journal of Changes in Education, 3(1), 82-89. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52024880
Harvard
Jiang, L., and Yu, N. (2026). Evaluating Digital Competence: An Examination of Secondary School Teachers in China. International Journal of Changes in Education, 3(1), pp. 82-89. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52024880
Vancouver
Jiang L, Yu N. Evaluating Digital Competence: An Examination of Secondary School Teachers in China. International Journal of Changes in Education. 2026;3(1):82-9. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52024880
AMA
Jiang L, Yu N. Evaluating Digital Competence: An Examination of Secondary School Teachers in China. International Journal of Changes in Education. 2026;3(1), 82-89. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52024880
Chicago
Jiang, Lei, and Na Yu. "Evaluating Digital Competence: An Examination of Secondary School Teachers in China". International Journal of Changes in Education 2026 3 no. 1 (2026): 82-89. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52024880
MLA
Jiang, Lei et al. "Evaluating Digital Competence: An Examination of Secondary School Teachers in China". International Journal of Changes in Education, vol. 3, no. 1, 2026, pp. 82-89. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52024880

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