A Study on Fostering Digital Citizenship through General Education

The rapid digital transformation toward a hyper-connected and hyper-intelligent society has led to various social issues, including human rights violations, cyberbullying, and personal data breaches. Consequently, cultivating digital citizenship has emerged as an essential competency. This study aims to explore strategies for fostering digital citizenship through general education and to propose a concrete curriculum framework. The research primarily employs literature review and analysis of domestic and international case studies. The findings are as follows: digital citizenship is a multidimensional concept that goes beyond the use of technology to encompass ethical, social, and psychological dimensions. In Korea, existing research tends to focus on value-oriented and function-oriented practices, while lacking theoretical foundations based on knowledge and critical reflection. Based on these insights, this study presents design and operational principles for an integrated, progressive, and up-to-date curriculum within general education to enhance digital citizenship. As a conceptual exploration based on literature review, this study suggests that future research should include empirical validation in actual educational settings and effectiveness analysis based on expert and learner needs.