A Strong Partner for Sustainable Development

Module
in
Educ. 110

Teaching and Enhancing New Literacies across

Curriculum

College of Education
BSED-3a
 Module No. 1

New Literacies in the 21st Century as an

Evolving Social Phenomena and Shared Cultural
Practices across Learning Areas

1st Semester AY 2020-2021

Maria Concepcion J. Cayaon

Associate Professor 111

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 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Page

Cover page i
Title of the module ii
Instruction to the User iii
Introduction 1
Overview 1
Learning outcomes 1
Pre-test 1-2
Discussion 2-4
Post Test 5
References 5

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INSTRUCTION TO THE USER

This module would provide you an educational experience while

independently accomplishing the task at your own pace or time. It aims as
well to ensure that learning is unhampered by health and other challenges. It
covers the topic about new literacies in the 21st Century.

Reminders in using this module:

1. Keep this material neat and intact.

2. Answer the pretest first to measure what you know and what to be
learned about the topic discussed in this module.
3. Accomplish the activities and exercises as aids and reinforcement for
better understanding of the lessons.
4. Answer the post-test to evaluate your learning.
5. Do not take pictures in any parts of this module nor post it to social
media platforms.
6. Value this module for your own learning by heartily and honestly
answering and doing the exercises and activities. Time and effort were
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Introduction

This module comprises new literacies in the 21st century that arise
from new technologies like text-messaging, blogging, social networking, podcasting, and video
making. Literacy across the curriculum requires the learner to acquire skills which will enable
them to interpret and compose texts across disciplines.

As a challenge to the learning demand of the new era, this course pays attention to
the literacy requirements of each learning area, ensures and strengthen the
students' literacy development and supports subject-based learning.

Title of the Chapter:

New Literacies in the 21st Century as an Evolving Social Phenomena and Shared
Cultural Practices across Learning Areas.

Overview
This module tackles the different literacies in 21st Century which reflect technology use and
the abilities needed to problem-solve, collaborate, and present information through multi-
media. As the concepts of literacy change, this course paves the way to learning 21st century
skills particularly the importance of technology use across discipline.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. determine the different literacies in the 21st Century,
2. relate the importance of new literacies in different discipline, and
3. identify and discuss the 21st century skills and its impact to 21st century learners.

Time Allotment: 2 weeks

Pre-test

Directions: Based on the given diagram below, read and answer the following
questions. Write answers in not less than 20 words per question.

1. How will you integrate in your future career the latest technology at hand
without sacrificing quality of knowledge from quantity?
2. In a latest issues and concerns about ways of teaching pedagogy, how will you
expand your comprehension about the latest literacies in technology?

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Discussion

What are these new literacies?

New literacies refer to new forms of literacy made possible by digital technology
developments. Commonly recognized examples include instant messaging, blogging,
social networking, podcasting, photo sharing, digital storytelling, and conducting
online searches. ( www.igi-global.com>dictionary)

The new literacies encompass much more than basic literacy but also teach the
learners to think critically. The utility lies in online reading comprehension and
learning skills, or 21st century skills, required by the Internet and other information
and communication technologies (ICTs), including content found on wikis, blogs,
video sites, audio sites, and in e-mail. (www.readingrockets.org>article-new-
literacies)

Further, literacy skills increasingly reflect technology use and the abilities necessary
to problem-solve, collaborate, and present information through multi-media. As
technology becomes more readily available to all students, concepts
of literacy change. Dec 27, 2015(www.researchgate.net>publication 288246131_Defini…)

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Look at the diagram below.

Ethical Literacy includes the capacity to understand our own and others style, and
being flexible and responsive in any context we move through. It means self-reflection,
agility and empathy in our responses, asking questions and the capacity to walk in
others' shoes. Oct 2, 2014 (www.igi-global.cori>literacy-integral.definition)

The 21st Century citizenship refers to children who are civically literate, globally
competent and digitally literate. As primary characteristic of 21st century learning,
global citizenship is a must to be aware of other cultures, contribute and work towards
community improvements. (www.cfsd16.org)

Basic literacy is a form of abilities to read, write, and do basic arithmetic or

numeracy. Barton (2006) asserts that the notion of basic literacy is used for the initial
learning of reading and writing which adults who have never been to school need to go
through. (citeseerx.ist.psu.edu)

Media literacy encompasses the practices that allow people to access, critically
evaluate, and create or manipulate media. Media literacy is not restricted to one
medium. (en.wikipedia.org>wiki>

Potter (2004) specifies seven skills of media literacy: analysis, evaluation, grouping,
induction, deduction, synthesis, and abstracting. Potter (2010) further asserts that
these skills, when used together and in the context of foundational knowledge, are
useful for meaning construction in learning. (assistdl.onlinelibrary.wiley.com>meet
2009

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Information literacy is the ability to articulate one's information need. The ability
to identify, locate and access appropriate sources of information to meet
the information need.

Intercultural literacy is defined as the understandings, attitudes, competencies

and identities which enable effective participation in a cross-cultural setting.
(eprints.utas.edu.au)

Network Literacy. According to Dudeney, Hockly and Pegrum (2014: 29) network
literacy is “the ability to deploy online social and professional networks to filter and
obtain information; to communicate with and inform others; to build collaboration
and support; and to develop a reputation and spread influence”.
(www.digilanguages.ie>)

The 21st 21st Century skills are:

(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
- The term 21st century skills refer to a broad set of knowledge, skills, work habits,
and character traits that are believed to be critically important to success in today’s
world, particularly in collegiate programs and contemporary careers
and workplaces. Generally speaking, 21st century skills can be applied in all academic
subject areas, and in all educational, career, and civic settings throughout a student’s
life.

The following list provides a brief illustrative overview of the knowledge, skills,
work habits, and character traits commonly associated with 21st century skills:

• Critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning, analysis, interpretation,

synthesizing information
• Research skills and practices, interrogative questioning
• Creativity, artistry, curiosity, imagination, innovation, personal expression
• Perseverance, self-direction, planning, self-discipline, adaptability, initiative
• Oral and written communication, public speaking and presenting, listening
• Leadership, teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, facility in using virtual
workspaces
• Information and communication technology (ICT) literacy, media and internet
literacy, data interpretation and analysis, computer programming
• Civic, ethical, and social-justice literacy
• Economic and financial literacy, entrepreneurialism
• Global awareness, multicultural literacy, humanitarianism
• Scientific literacy and reasoning, the scientific method
• Environmental and conservation literacy, ecosystems understanding
• Health and wellness literacy, including nutrition, diet, exercise, and public health
and safety

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Activities/Exercises

1. Give examples of each 21st century literacy.

2. What 21st century skills do you possess? How will it/these help you as
future teacher?

Evaluation/Post-test

Instructions: Answer the questions below in a yellow pad. Take note of points
given. The higher the points the more comprehensive the discussion must be. Please
use citations as your answer will undergo plagiarism test. Send your answer in my
email address which I have sent in our group chat.

1. Discuss comprehensively the importance and impacts of 21st century

literacy to you as student and as future professional. (35 pts)
2. With the advent of 21st century skills, how will you cope with it to be 21st
century learner? (15 pts)

References

www.igi-global.com>dictionary
www.readingrockets.org>article-new-literacies
www.researchgate.net>publication 288246131_Defini…)
www.igi-global.cori>literacy-integral.definition
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

The Importance of New Literacy Skills in the 21st Century Classroom

The Importance of New Literacy Skills in the 21st Century Classroom. (2020). Retrieved 19
October 2020, from https://thecurrent.educatorinnovator.org/the-importance-of-new-literacy-
skills-in-the-21st-century-classroom

DISCLAIMER

This module is prepared for instructional purposes only based on our course
syllabus. The teacher who prepared this does not claim ownership on this module but
patterned the ideas from different authors and references. However, you are not
allowed to edit this module unless you are authorized to do so.

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Congratulations for completing this module!

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Core Values (3CT)

Culture of Excellence
Commitment
Creativity
Teamwork

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