The 9-Field Competence Matrix as an Interdisciplinary Model for Digital Competence

A Theoretical Orientation Framework for a Curricularly Anchored University Module

Abstract

Increasing digitization in all areas of life is also creating new challenges and requirements, especially for educational institutions and the preparation of both teachers and learners for life in the digitized world. In addition to the design of digital teaching-learning processes, the teaching and promotion of digital skills is central to this. To dovetail these two areas, a theoretical framework is required that focuses on professional skills in the context of digital education. The 9-field competence matrix presented here provides such a basis for orientation with the initial results of a factorial investigation that support the nine fields described in this competence matrix. The matrix serves as a cross-phase model for a curricular anchored university module for the promotion of digital competences of students as well as for the planning and design of digital teaching-learning processes. The article concludes with a conclusion and outlook on the potential of the 9-field com-petence matrix to be adapted to other educational areas, such as the second phase of teacher training.