The Use of Lexicographic Resources in Croatian Primary and Secondary Education

Abstract

This paper presents the findings of an online survey on the use of dictionaries and other lexicographic resources in primary and secondary education in Croatia. Apart from asking teachers to answer questions regarding the frequency of their use of lexicographic resources in classroom and while preparing for classes, the survey also elicited teachers' satisfaction with the dictionaries' content and structure. The survey was conducted at the national level among teachers of different educational backgrounds between 1 February to 15 February 2023. It was completed by 503 respondents. The results provide important statistical data on the usage of dictionaries in Croatian education and the usefulness of lexicographic resources in contemporary teaching practices. Respondents were generally satisfied with the available resources but often combined different resources to find the information they needed. Major shortcomings highlighted in the survey include the lack of resources suitable for students at lower levels of education, outdated or incomplete resources, and substantive and formal deficiencies in the content and form of resources.