DOES BASIC LITERACY REQUIRE A REDESIGN IN THE CONTEXT OF ITS INTEGRATION WITH DIGITAL AND AI LITERACY IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
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2026
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Plovdiv University Press "Paisii Hilendarski"
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This article examines the need for a conceptual and curricular redesign of foundational literacy in primary Bulgarian language and literature education. A comparative document analysis evaluates the current curriculum and the reform proposals of the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science, focusing on the integration of linguistic, digital, and AI literacy. The analysis finds that the traditional dimensions of foundational literacy are relatively well supported, while systematic preparation for digital reading and learning is missing. The proposed reforms introduce elements of AI literacy but do not resolve this structural deficit. The article therefore argues for a redesign that incorporates digital navigation, locating and retrieving information, integrating multiple sources, and critically evaluating digital content into the framework of foundational literacy.
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foundational literacy, digital reading, digital literacy, AI literacy, curriculum redesign