PEDAGOGIK : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN
Vol 13, No 1 (2026)

INVESTIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL COMPETENCE AMONG ENGLISH TEACHERS IN METRO LAMPUNG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

Umi Yawisah (Universitas Islam Negeri Jurai Siwo, Lampung)
Yeasy Agustina Sari (Universitas Islam Negeri Jurai Siwo, Lampung)
Suhono Suhono (Universitas Ma'
arif Lampung, Lampung)

Raga Driyan Pratama (Universitas Negeri Malang, East Java)
Andi Mappewali (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu, Central Sulawesi)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the problem of Digital Competence 2.2 of English instructors of Metro Lampung junior high school. This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with 20 English teachers from public and private junior high schools in urban, semi-urban and rural areas. Participants were purposefully sampled to represent a variety of teaching scenarios. The five DigComp 2.2 competence areas: Information & Data Literacy, Communication & Collaboration, Digital Content Creation, Safety, and Problem were used to analyze data using theme analysis. Solving- Triangulation, member checking, and peer debriefing were used to establish trustworthiness. The results suggest teachers confront different barriers in the DigComp areas. Teachers are challenged in information and data literacy with search methods, information verification, and digital file management. Basic messaging apps are used more for communication and cooperation than pedagogically rich collaborative systems. The biggest issues teachers have included lack of confidence in designing digital materials, understanding copyright rules, and adapting multimedia resources. Teachers are less aware of data security, cyber hygiene, and digital well-being.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

pedagogik

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Pedagogik : Jurnal Pendidikan is a peer-reviewed journal to discuss and spread original and critical analysis on various contemporary educational issues. The journal publishes articles of interest to education practitioners, teachers, education policy makers, and researchers. This journal ...