Abstract

This article clarifies the theoretical and practical foundations of project-based learning integrated with digital tools in lower-secondary Literature education, aligned with the competency- and character-oriented approach of the 2018 General Education Curriculum. It analyzes key concepts, characteristics, processes, and advantages of project-based learning, as well as the roles and potential of digital tools in organizing, implementing, and assessing learning activities. The article also elucidates the relationship between project-based learning and digital tools in fostering students’ core competencies and essential qualities. A sample project is presented to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the model, followed by recommendations for broader implementation, teacher professional development, and investment in facilities to enhance the quality of Literature teaching in the era of educational digital transformation.

Keywords: Digital tools, lower-secondary Literature, project-based learning, student competencies, student qualities.