COGNITIVE COMPETENCIES IN DIGITAL ENGLISH READING: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
(1) Magister of English Language Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
(2) Magister of English Language Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author
Abstract
The rise of digital devices and content consumption has reshaped reading habits, potentially influencing the development of early reading skills. However, limited research addresses cognitive competencies in digital English reading, which enable readers to process, comprehend, and retain information online. This study aimed to investigate the presence of cognitive competencies in digital English reading materials and the challenges in developing them. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted, excluding 47 articles and including 15 based on research criteria. Findings indicate that while cognitive competencies—such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and innovation, situation analysis, decision-making, and pattern recognition—are integrated into English reading materials, they require further development in digital contexts. The study also identified challenges in developing cognitive competence, including cognitive load, material and pedagogical design, teacher and student expectations, technology and digital literacy, feedback and assessment, information overload, interdisciplinary and critical thinking skills, and the nature of literacy. Understanding the integration of cognitive competencies into digital resources is crucial for educators and stakeholders, as it aids in optimizing language learning experiences and developing targeted solutions to enhance language learning tools and strategies.
Keywords
Full Text:
PDFReferences
Abdulrahaman, M. D., Faruk, N., Oloyede, A. A., Surajudeen-Bakinde, N. T., Olawoyin, L. A., Mejabi, O. V., Imam-Fulani, Y. O., Fahm, A. O., & Azeez, A. L. (2020). Multimedia tools in the teaching and learning processes: A systematic review. Heliyon, 6(11), 1–14.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05312
Anderson, N. (2003). Practical English language teaching. In D. Nunan (Ed.), McGraw-Hill (1st ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Anggraeni, A. D., & Pentury, H. J. (2020). Using educational digital toolbox in e-learning to boost students’ reading motivation in Covid-19 pandemic. Retorika: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Dan Pengajarannya, 13(2), 337–345. https://doi.org/10.26858/retorika.v13i2.13538
Binkley, M., Erstad, O., Herman, J., Raizen, S., Ripley, M., Miller-Ricci, M., & Rumble, M. (2012). Defining twenty-first century skills. In P. Griffin, B. McGaw, & E. Care (Eds.), Assessment and Teaching of 21st Century Skills (pp. 17–66). Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2324-5_2
Binkley, M., Erstad, O., Herman, J., Raizen, S., Ripley, M., & Rumble, M. (2010). Draft white paper 1: Defining 21st century skills. In Assessment & Teaching of 21st Century Skills.
Boyatzis, R. E. (2008). Competencies in the 21st century. Journal of Management Development, 27(1), 5–12. https://doi.org/10.1108/02621710810840730
Cadime, I., Freitas, T., Martín-Aragoneses, M. T., & Ribeiro, I. (2024). Does reading fluency mediate the relationship between cognitive-linguistic skills and reading comprehension? A study in European Portuguese. Cognitive Development, 71(August), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogdev.2024.10149 0
Chong, M. S. F., & Shahrill, M. (2016). The use of an emerging framework to explore students’ cognitive competency. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 9(16), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i16/78812
Coiro, J. (2020). Toward a multifaceted heuristic of digital reading to inform assessment, research, practice, and policy. Reading Research Quarterly, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.302
Damopolii, I., Lumembang, T., & İlhan, G. O. (2021). Digital comics in online learning during COVID-19: Its effect on student cognitive learning cutcomes. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies, 15(19), 33–47. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v15i19.23395
Fitrawati, Syarif, H., Zaim, M., & Perrodin, D. D. (2023). The perceptions of tertiary students and lecturers regarding CLIL-based critical reading material employing interactive multimedia. Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 12(3), 598–611. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17509/ijal.v12i3.36838
Furenes, M. I., Kucirkova, N., & Bus, A. G. (2021). A comparison of children’s reading on paper versus screen: A meta-analysis. Review of Educational Research, 91(4), 483– 517. https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654321998074
Gamage, D., Ruipérez-Valiente, J. A., & Reich, J. (2023). Editorial: A paradigm shift in designing education technology for online learning: Opportunities and challenges. Front. Educ., 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13677-022-00314-5
Haleem, A., Javaid, M., Qadri, M. A., & Suman, R. (2022). Understanding the role of digital technologies in education: A review. Sustainable Operations and Computers, 3(May), 275–285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susoc.2022.05.004
Hines, S. (2014). Multimodal literacy and why it matters: A brief overview. Against the Grain, 26(4), 14–16. https://doi.org/10.7771/2380-176x.6902
Kassymova, G. K., Kosherbayeva, A. N., Sangilbayev, O. S., Duisenbayeva, S. S., Adilbayeva, U. B., Khalenova, A. R., & Triyono, M. B. (2019). Cognitive competence based on the e-learning. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 28(18), 167-177.
Karakoç Öztürk, B. (2021). Digital reading and the concept of ebook: Metaphorical analysis of preservice teachers’ perceptions regarding the concept of ebook. SAGE Open, 11(2), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211016841
Kem, Dr. D. (2022). Personalised and adaptive learning: Emerging learning platforms in the era of digital and smart learning. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, 05(02), 385–391. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v5-i2-02
Kitchenham, B., & Charters, S. M. (2007). Guidelines for performing systematic literature reviews in software engineering. In Technical Report EBSE 2007-001
Liman Kaban, A., & Karadeniz, S. (2021). Children’s reading comprehension and motivation on screen versus on paper. SAGE Open, 11(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244020988849
Linares, L. O., Rosbruch, N., Stern, M. B., Edwards, M. E., Walker, G., Abikoff, H. B., & Alvir, J. M. J. (2005). Developing cognitive-social-emotional competencies to enhance academic learning. Psychology in the Schools, 42(4), 405–417. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.20066
Manalu, B. H. (2019). Students’ perception of digital texts reading: A case study at the English education department of Universitas Kristen Indonesia. JET (Journal of English Teaching), 5(3), 191. https://doi.org/10.33541/jet.v5i3.1312
Mhlongo, S., Mbatha, K., Ramatsetse, B., & Dlamini, R. (2023). Challenges, opportunities, and prospects of adopting and using smart digital technologies in learning environments: An iterative review. Heliyon, 9, 1–20. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16348
Mills, K. A., & Unsworth, L. (2017). Multimodal literacy. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.232
Mingaleva, Z. A., & Vukovic, N. A. (2020). Development of engineering students competencies based on cognitive technologies in conditions of industry 4.0. International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education, 8(1), 93–101. https://doi.org/10.23947/2334-8496-2020-8-SI-93-101
Morgan, A., Sibson, R., & Jackson, D. (2022). Digital demand and digital deficit: Conceptualising digital literacy and gauging proficiency among higher education students. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 44(3), 258–275. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/1360080X.2022.2030275
Muzafarovna, I. U. (2023). Scientific and pedagogical foundations of the formation of cognitive competencies in students on the basis of innovative technologies. World Bulletin of Social Sciences, 20, 56–57.
Pardede, P. (2019). Print vs digital reading comprehension in EFL. Journal of English Teaching, 5(2), 77–90.
Reiber-Kuijpers, M., Kral, M., & Meijer, P. (2021). Digital reading in a second or foreign language: A systematic literature review. Computers and Education, 163(November 2020), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2020.104115
Ridho, S., Wardani, S., & Saptono, S. (2021). Development of local wisdom digital books to improve critical thinking skills through problem based learning. Journal of Innovative Science Education, 10(1), 1–7.
Støle, H., Mangen, A., & Schwippert, K. (2020). Assessing children’s reading comprehension on paper and screen: A mode-effect study. Computers and Education, 151, 1–13. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2020.103861
Sun, R. C. F., & Hui, E. K. P. (2006). Cognitive competence as a positive youth development construct: Conceptual bases and implications for curriculum development. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 18(3), 401–408.
Yamaç, A., & Öztürk, E. (2019). How digital reading differs from traditional reading: An action research. International Journal of Progressive Education, 15(3), 207–222. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2019.193.15
Yu, J., Zhou, X., Yang, X., & Hu, J. (2022). Mobile-assisted or paper-based? The influence of the reading medium on the reading comprehension of English as a foreign language. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 35(1–2), 217–245. https://doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2021.2012200
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24127/pj.v13i3.10447
Refbacks
- There are currently no refbacks.
Copyright (c) 2024 Authors

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro
Scientific Publication Unit (UPI)
Gd. HI, Lt1 Kampus 1 Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro
Jl. Ki Hajar Dewantara 116 A
Kota Metro Lampung 34145 Indonesia
Email : help.upi@ummetro.ac.id
Phone : +62-725-42445
Fax : +62-725-42454
Mobile : +62-8570914-1060
Certificate of Accreditation (Volume 11 No 1, 2022-Volume 15 No 2, 2026





