VALENCIA COLLEGES INC.

Hagkol, Valencia City

Bukidnon 8709 Philippines

Self-Learning Module
EDUC 2: BUILDING &
ENHANCING NEW LITERACIES
ACROSS CURRICULUM

Name of Student: ____________________

I.D. Number: ____________________
Section & Time Schedule: _____________
Instructor: KHARLA KHRIS A. CACHARO
 Self-Learning Module (SLM) in EDUC 2
SUBJECT CODE & TITLE EDUC 2 – BUILDING & ENHANCING NEW
LITERACIES ACROSS CURRICULUM
UNITS 3.0
INSTRUCTOR MISS KHARLA KHRIS A. CACHARO
CONTACT INFORMATION 0935-1946-967 or aglaonemakharla2020@gmail.com
Messenger: Kharla Khris Cacharo

Learning Outcome Recognize the benefits of new literacies as lifelong skills:

a. Globalization and Multi-Cultural Literacy
b. Social Literacy
c. Media Literacy
d. Financial Literacy
e. Cyber/Digital Literacy
f. Ecological Literacy
g. Arts and Creativity Literacy
MODULE 1 Introduction to New Literacies

Take me to your journey! Below are sample representations of a different land, aerial and
under water vehicle. Pick 1 vehicle and draw it on the box. Explain and use your chosen
vehicle to describe what kind of learning you expect for this semester.

My Learning Ride

I’d like to compare my chosen ride for this semester as

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Let’s fasten our seat belt

and let’s begin the
learning ride!!!
Let’s go!!!
WHAT IS LITERACY?
Literacy is most commonly defined as the ability to read and write. But it’s not as
simple as it sounds. Reading and writing abilities vary across different cultures and
contexts, and these too are constantly shifting.

Nowadays, ‘reading’ encompasses complex visual and digital media as well as printed
material. An elderly person who can read the newspaper might struggle to get information
from Google. Similarly, different cultures will have different perceptions of literacy. The
writing traditions of the English language make reading comprehension an essential part
of literacy, but this might not be as important in cultures or groups that rarely read printed
material.
 Add to this the many people who move between cultures and languages and you have
a world where ‘literacy’ is almost entirely relative. These complex factors make it difficult
to create a stable definition of literacy. But if asked ‘what is literacy’, one could
use UNESCO’s more complete definition.

“Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute,
using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts”.

Activity 1. A LITERATE ME! Make your own definition of what “literacy”

means. Write at least 5-8 sentences.
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in its deeper sense…

A. TRADITIONAL LITERACY Vs. NEW LITERACIES

While traditional literacy and a liberal education are still important (Nussbaum, 1997;
Delbanco, 2012; Ferrall, 2011), in the 21st century students need to know more and be able
to do more than they did in the past. Students need 21st century literacy. This new literacy
includes traditional literacy skills, such as reading, writing, and arguing. But more
importantly, it includes new literacy skills, such as critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and
multi-cultural awareness.
This table presents the comparison of the two literacy approaches in various components.

Traditional Classroom 21st Century Classroom

Time-based Outcome-based

Focus: memorization of discrete facts Focus: what students Know, Can Do and Are Like
after all the details are forgotten.
Lessons focus on the lower level of Bloom’s Learning is designed on upper levels of Blooms’ –
Taxonomy – knowledge, comprehension synthesis, analysis and evaluation (and include
and application. lower levels as curriculum is designed down from
the top.)
Textbook-driven Research-driven

Passive learning Active Learning

Learners work in isolation – classroom Learners work collaboratively with classmates and
within 4 walls others around the world – the Global Classroom
Teacher-centered: teacher is center of Student-centered: teacher is facilitator/coach
attention and provider of information

Little to no student freedom Great deal of student freedom

“Discipline problems – educators do not No “discipline problems” – students and teaches

trust students and vice versa. No student have mutually respectful relationship as co-learners;
motivation. students are highly motivated.
Fragmented curriculum Integrated and Interdisciplinary curriculum
Grades averaged Grades based on what was learned

Low expectations High expectations – “If it isn’t good it isn’t done.”

We expect, and ensure, that all students succeed in
learning at high levels.
we get out of their way to let them do that.

Teacher is judge. No one else sees student Self, Peer and Other assessments. Public
work. audience, authentic assessments.
Curriculum/School is irrelevant and Curriculum is connected to students’ interests,
meaningless to the students. experiences, talents and the real world.

Print is the primary vehicle of learning and Performances, projects and multiple forms of media
assessment. are used for learning and assessment
Diversity in students is ignored. Curriculum and instruction address student diversity

Literacy is the 3 R’s – reading, writing and Multiple literacies of the 21st century – aligned to
math
Factory model, based upon the needs of
employers for the Industrial Age of the 19th
century. Scientific management.
Driven by standardized testing mania.
living and working in a globalized new millennium –
aural & visual literacy, financial literacy,
ecoliteracy, media literacy, information literacy,
cyberliteracy, emotional literacy, physical
fitness/health, and global competencies.
21st century model
Driven by exploration, creativity and
21st century skills

Activity 2. Ask yourself! From the table above, to which approach you preferred
most and you think applicable to your present learning? In this activity, you may
make a “mini me” or caricature of yourself describing what type of teacher are you
in the future. You may use any material for this activity. 50pts.

A Future Teacher in the making…

I am a teacher equipped with _______________________________________________

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 B. IMPORTANCE OF ACQUIRING NEW LITERACIES
Students need literacy in order to engage with the written word in everyday life.
Think of how often you use your own reading skills in everyday life. It’s not just articles
like this one that require literacy, but signs, labels, and the messages on your phone,
too. The same goes for writing. Nowadays, even phone calls have given way to instant
messaging and text-based communication, making the ability to read all the more
important.

But beyond the functional level, literacy plays a vital role in transforming students
into socially engaged citizens. Being able to read and write means being able to keep
up with current events, communicate effectively, and understand the issues that are
shaping our world.

Activity 3. The way it should be! Think of a famous song lyric, a saying, a popular
motto or anything that you can associate to your learning. Tell us how it plays a
special part in your life and how this helped you to become the person you are now.

I will
survive!
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C. TYPES OF NEW LITERACIES

The 21st century literacy skills include: (a) globalization and multi-cultural literacy,
(b) social literacy, (c) media literacy, (d) financial literacy, (e) cyber/digital literacy, (f)
eco-literacy and (g) arts and creativity literacy.
a. Globalization and Multi-Cultural Literacy
Globalization and Multicultural Literacy is knowledge of cultures and
languages. We live in multicultural societies, teach in multicultural settings,
and our students interact with those who come from a different place.
Awareness of and sensitivity to culturally determined norms promote
understanding.
b. Social Literacy
Social literacy means the presence of social skills, knowledge and positive
human values that support ability in human beings to act positively and
responsibly in range of complex social settings and their ability to
successfully and deliberately mediate his/her world as family member,
worker, citizen and lifelong skilled individual.
c. Media Literacy
Media literacy is the ability to identify different types of media and
understand the messages they're sending. Kids take in a huge amount of
information from a wide array of sources, far beyond the traditional media
(TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines) of most parents' youth. There are
text messages, memes, viral videos, social media, video games, advertising,
and more. But all media shares one thing: Someone created it.
d. Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is the possession of the set of skills and knowledge that
allows an individual to make informed and effective decisions with all of
 their financial resources. Understanding basic financial concepts allows
people to know how to navigate in the financial system. People with
appropriate financial literacy training make better financial decisions and
manage money better than those without such training.
e. Cyber/Digital Literacy
Digital literacy means having the skills you need to live, learn, and work in
a society where communication and access to information is increasingly
through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, and
mobile devices.
f. Ecological Literacy
Ecological literacy (also referred to as ecoliteracy) is the ability to
understand the natural systems that make life on earth possible. To be
ecoliterate means understanding the principles of organization
of ecological communities (i.e. ecosystems) and using those principles for
creating sustainable human communities.
g. Arts/Creativity Literacy
According to the National Coalition for Core Arts Standards
(NCCAS), artistic literacy is defined as the ability to understand and
contribute to the broad milieu of art-related subjects, including
visual arts (painting, pottery, drawing, and so on), theater arts, musical arts,
and dance.

Activity 4. My defining moment! At this point in your learning, do you see yourself
as a fully equipped 21st century future teacher? What will you do to improve yourself?
What specific actions will you take?

Reflection
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