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Survey data on digital competence assessment among pre-service teachers in Vietnam

Year: 2026

Type: data-paper

Abstract: In the context of digital transformation in education, digital competence is one of the significant essential requirements for future teachers. This study surveyed and analyzed the digital competence structure of 1439 pre-service teachers in different regions of Viet Nam. We utilized a self-assessment questionnaire based on the Digital Kids Asia-Pacific (DKAP) framework, with references to TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge), DigComp (Digital Competence Framework for Citizens), and DigCompEdu frameworks. The dataset provided detailed information on each participant's self-evaluated digital proficiency in five categories, along with demographic variables such as gender and subject specialization. The core of this data file locates itself in such potential to inform teacher training programs and educational policy by offering evidence on prowess and weakness in future teachers' digital competence.

Source: Data in Brief

DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2026.112465

Authors: Ha-Nam Nguyen, Ha-Nam Nguyen, Hoai-Nam Nguyen, Hoai-Nam Nguyen, Trang Thi-Thu Ngo

Institutions: Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, VNU University of Education, Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Digital literacy in education

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,220