PED 11 Building and Enhancing Literacy across the Curriculum with Emphasis on 21st Century .pptx

Introduction to 21st Century Literacy

1. Introduction to 21st Century Literacy

2. What is Literacy? Traditional definition: ability to read and write Stems from Latin "literatus" - person marked with letters Associated with being cultured and educated How would you define literacy?

3. Three Categories of Literacy 1. Basic Literacy 2. Comprehension Literacy 3. Functional and Practical Literacy How do these differ? We'll explore each one.

4. Basic Literacy Ability to decode visual shapes into sounds Translate written materials into oral language Foundation for reading skills Can you think of examples of basic literacy skills?

5. Comprehension Literacy Understanding the meaning of what is read Goes beyond decoding words Example: Knowing "basa" can mean "to read" or "to be wet" Why is comprehension important for effective reading?

6. Functional and Practical Literacy Ability to read and comprehend materials for everyday tasks Applying reading skills in vocational contexts Understanding context and appropriate meanings How might functional literacy differ across professions?

7. Components of Reading 1. Text - symbols and grammar to be read 2. Meaning - message communicated by the text What happens if either component is missing?

8. Understanding vs. Decoding Reading implies a level of understanding Saying words ≠ comprehending meaning True reading requires extracting meaning Can you read without understanding? Discuss.

9. Functional Literacy Challenges Being able to read, but not well enough for daily tasks Difficulties with employment-related reading Impacts on daily life and opportunities What challenges might someone with low functional literacy face?

10. Expanded Views on Literacy Literacy as knowledge, competence, and skills in a field UNESCO, Barton, and others support this broader view Literacy equated with knowledge in modern perspectives How does this view differ from traditional literacy?

11. Historical Communication Methods Humans communicated beyond spoken/written words Examples: Smoke signals (ancient Chinese, Greeks, Native Americans) Victorian "language of flowers" What modern equivalents can you think of?

12. The Language of Flowers Victorian era communication method Flowers, colors, and arrangements conveyed messages Required "visual literacy" to interpret Examples: Oakleaf = Strength Purple roses = Sorrow White lilies = Resurrection

13. 21st Century Communication Analyzing diverse sources: sounds, texts, images Constant influx of information Importance of accuracy, validity, and reliability How do you verify information you receive daily?

14. Shift in Literacy Definition From reading and writing to knowledge Importance for exploring new 21st-century literacies Literacies beyond conventional text-based skills What new forms of literacy have you encountered?

15. Necessity of New Literacies Past: Some literacies were optional (e.g., language of flowers) Present: Digital/media illiteracy can lead to vulnerability Potential consequences: Time, money, property, even life Why are new literacies crucial in today's world?

16. Rise of New Literacies Driven by new communication technologies Examples: Blogging, vlogging, social networking, texting Blend of text, sound, and images in communication How have these new forms changed how you communicate?

17. Critical Factors in New Literacies 1. Increased reach 2. Increased means of communication 3. Increased breadth of content Let's explore each of these factors.

18. Increased Reach Communicating with more diverse people Across greater distances Faster than ever before How has this affected your personal interactions?

19. Increased Means of Communication More ways to communicate Faster speeds of communication Variety of platforms and mediums What new communication methods have you adopted recently?

20. Increased Breadth of Content Communicating about more topics than ever Access to vast amounts of information Challenges in filtering and processing content How do you manage the influx of information in your daily life?

21. Emerging Literacy Topics Globalization and Multicultural Literacy Social and Financial Literacy Media and Cyber-Digital Literacies Eco-Literacy Artistic and Creative Literacy Critical Literacy Which of these interest you most and why?