BUILDING AND ENHANCING NEW LITERACIES

ACROSS THE CURRICULUM IN THE 21ST

CENTURY SKILLS
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INTRODUCTION TO THE 21ST CENTURY LITERACIES

Objective:

At the end of this lesson, the student should able to develop a clear and practical
understanding of the following;

a. Definition of Conventional literacy; and

b. Expanded views of literacy in the 21st century.

 Traditional Literacy is the ability to read and write.

 The Traditional or Conventional concept of Literacy can be divided into sub
categories.
1. Basic Literacy , which is the ability to recognize letter and words;
2. Comprehension Literacy , which is the ability to understand the meaning of
what is being read; and
3. Functional /Practical Literacy , which is the ability to read written materials
needed to perform everyday vocational task .
 Modern views of Literacy equate it with knowledge .
 New Literacies have risen due to Increase reach , increased means of communication ,
and increased breadth of content. These new literacies are globalization and
multicultural literacy, social and financial literacy, media and cyber/digital literacy , eco
literacy, artistic and creative literacy and critical literacy.

QUESTIONS TO PONDER
 Read the questions and instructions carefully. Write your answer on the space provided.

1. Given the Traditional / Conventional concept of Literacy, How Literate are you?
I became literate through the ability to understand and learning by studying. It will
teach me to recognize letter and words, the meaning of what I’ve read, and perform a
vocational task. Because of these things i will become literate and learning new things.

2. How deep is your level of Comprehension?

In the scale of 1-10 I rate myself 6 from the level of Comprehension, Because most of
the words I’ve read especially in English words I can’t
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3. Which of the new literacies are you knowledgeable in ? Which of the new literacies do
you lack knowledge in?
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4. Although reading education in the Philippines aims to develop Functional / Practical
Literacy in learners , what level of literacy is being developed when classroom practices
focus more on memorization rather than on understanding and application?
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