A study on the development of a cultural instruction model in primary English education based on digital literacy using digital textbook

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a cultural instruction model for primary English education based on digital literacy using digital textbooks. To accomplish the objective, this study examined the importance and direction of cultural education in primary English education and analyzed the components of intercultural competence and digital literacy. On the basis of the literature review of language-cultural integrated education instruction models and digital literacy education instruction models, this study developed a five-step instruction model called MACER (Motivate-Activate-Communicate-Evaluate-Reflect) to integrate language-cultural instruction and digital literacy into English education, which is expected to be effectively applicable in the primary cultural education field. To enhance the validity of the MACER model, a survey was conducted. Then, this study modified and refined the MACER model. Finally, this study introduced steps that teachers can follow to show how the MACER instruction model could work in planning language-cultural instruction in primary English education.