Al Ishlah Jurnal Pendidikan
Vol 18, No 1 (2026): MARCH 2026

Developing a Digital Literacy Assessment Framework for 21st-Century Skills in the Indonesian EFL Classroom

Uyunnasirah Hambali (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar)
Syahrul Syahrul (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Nasir Nasir (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2026

Abstract

The rapid shift toward digital pedagogy has exposed a significant gap in Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) assessment practices, where traditional testing often fails to capture complex digital literacy. This study aimed to identify teacher needs in digital assessment and construct a validated digital literacy assessment framework that integrates critical thinking, collaboration, and technological proficiency. Employing a Research and Development (RD) design, the study progressed through three phases: needs analysis, prototype design, and expert validation. Data were collected from 45 secondary EFL teachers in South Sulawesi using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, while three assessment experts evaluated the prototype using validation rubrics. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Aiken’s V formula, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. The needs analysis revealed that current assessments heavily rely on isolated paper-based tests, neglecting students' multimodal skills. In response, a multidimensional framework was developed, encompassing technical competence, digital cognition, and socio-emotional awareness. Expert validation yielded an Aiken’s V coefficient range of 0.82 to 0.94 (mean = 0.88), indicating high content validity, with a practicality rating of 85% from teacher trials. This research concludes that the proposed framework provides a structured pedagogical guideline for educators to transition toward more holistic literacy assessments in the EFL classroom.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alishlah

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

This journal focuses on advancing scholarly research and critical discourse in the field of education. It publishes original research articles that address contemporary issues and emerging trends in curriculum development, instructional practices, learning processes, educational policy, and teacher ...