BUILDING AND

ENHANCING NEW
LITERACIES ACROSS
THE CURRICULUM
 Table of Contents
Unit 1. Introduction of Key Concepts
A. Definitions of traditional literacies
B. Definitions of the 21st Century
literacies
C. Features of 21st century teaching and
learning
D. Critical Attributes of the 21st Century
Education
E. Basic strategies for developing literacy
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 “Literacy is no longer the one who does
know how to read and write, but
someone who knows how to learn,
unlearn and relearn!”

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 Then VS Now

Communication Games Methods of Education

Purchase

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 How do you define
literacy?
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 “Literacy can be seen as dependent on instruction,
with the corollary that quality of instruction is key.
This view emphasizes the developmental nature of
literacy — the passage of children through successive
stages of literacy, in each of which the reading and
writing tasks change qualitatively and the role of the
instructor has to change accordingly.”
— (Chall, 1996 as referenced in Snow, 2004)
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 LITERACY
UNESCO:
• 2018 definition: "The ability to identify, understand,
interpret, create, communicate and compute, using
printed and written materials associated with varying
contexts." (UNESCO, 2004; 2017)
• Emphasizes: Continuous learning, adaptability to
different contexts, and multiple skills beyond basic
reading and writing.

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National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE):
• Focuses on: Interaction with the world, shaping and
being shaped by it, communication through various
means (reading, writing, speaking, listening,
creating).
• Challenges: The narrow definition of literacy as just
reading and writing, recognizing the value of other
forms of knowledge and communication.

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Literacy Worldwide:
• Provides a glossary of terms related to literacy:
"Adequate yearly progress," "adolescent literacy,"
"aesthetic stance," etc.
• Highlights: Different types and aspects of literacy,
going beyond the basic definition.

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European Literacy Policy Network:
• "The ability to read and write at a level whereby
individuals can effectively understand and use
written communication in all media (print or
electronic), including digital literacy."
• Recognizes: The importance of digital literacy in
modern society.

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OECD (Survey of Adult Skills):
• Focuses on: Comprehension, evaluation, use, and
engagement with written text to participate in
society, achieve personal goals, and develop
knowledge and potential.
• Highlights: The functional aspect of literacy, its role in
individual and societal well-being.

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 LITERACY
• Literacy is not a single, static skill, but rather a
continuum of learning with various levels of
proficiency.
• The concept of literacy is plural and context-
specific, meaning different types of literacy are
needed for different purposes and situations.
• Recognizing and addressing various types of
literacy (digital, financial, media, etc.) is crucial in
today's complex world.
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 Activity
Activities Your Childhood Your Life Today

COMMUNICATION

GAMES YOU PLAYED

METHODS OF PURCHASE

EDUCATION

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 Activity
TRADITIONAL LITERACY 21ST CENTURY LITERACY

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 TRADITIONAL LITERACY
Traditional Literacy (Conventional Literacy) - is the ability to
read the written word to gain understanding and meaning.

The word “literacy” stems from the word “literate”, which first
appeared in the 15th century and is in turn derived from the Latin
word “litteratus”, meaning “(a person) marked with letters” –
that is, “distinguished or identified by letters” – and it carried with
it the idea that such a person was cultured and educated.

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 FUNCTIONAL LITERACY
Functional Literacy (Practical Literacy) – is the ability to
read (i.e., decode and comprehend) written materials
needed to perform everyday vocational tasks.
People need to be able to understand and use those words
and numbers for practical purposes, such as deliberating
ideas and solving problems. This broader definition of
literacy is called functional literacy.

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 EMERGENT LITERACY
Early literacy/emergent literacy – learning literacy
actually begins at a very early age, long before official
lessons in school. This term is used to describe the
knowledge the child has of reading and writing before
reaching the age where these skills are taught.

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 BASIC LITERACY AND SKILLS
Basic literacy and skills – is the ability to correspond visual
shapes to spoken sounds in order to decode written
materials and translate them into oral language. Simply
put, it is the ability to recognize letters and words. This
would be a kin to recognizing that the sequence of letters
“b-a-s-a” forms the word basa in Filipino, even without
understanding what it means.

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 Semantic Map
Definition

Definition

Definition

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GROUP PRESENTATION

Present the following details:

• Definition,
• Scope,
• framework (if available),
• importance
(A) MULTI-CULTURAL LITERACY,
(B) SOCIAL LITERACY,
(C) MEDIA LITERACY,
(D) FINANCIAL LITERACY,
(E) CYBER LITERACY /DIGITAL LITERACY,
(F) ECO-LITERACY AND
(G)
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 PERSONALIZED LEARNING
WHY ISN’T EDUCATION
“ONE SIZE FITS ALL?”

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FEATURES OF 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION

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FEATURES OF 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION

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 PERSONALIZED LEARNING
We differentiate instruction so that students can
learn in ways that suit their personal needs.
Educators can adjust their teaching methods in
several ways. They could DIFFERENTIATE:
• content difficulty;
• modes of delivery; and
• assessment strategies.

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 PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Examples of personalized learning include:
• Differentiated instruction;
• Individualized education plans;
• Student-led projects in the classroom;
• Enhanced freedom of choice in the
classroom.

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 PERSONALIZED LEARNING

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 PERSONALIZED LEARNING

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 EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIVITY

"Equality is giving everyone the

same pair of shoes.Equity is giving
everyone a pair of shoes that fits."
— Author unknown

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 EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIVITY

What is the difference

between equality and
equity?
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 EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIVITY

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 EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIVITY
Equity:
• A goal of 21st Century educators is to achieve
equality of outcomes.
• Educators are attempting to close achievement
gaps between rich and poor.
• Hopefully one day your family’s wealth will not
determine how successful you are at school.

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Diversity:
• Diversity is now considered a strength in
classrooms.
• When students are different, they learn that
difference is okay.
• They befriend people of different cultures and
learn not to be afraid of other cultures around
them.
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Inclusivity:
• We now believe that people of all ability levels,
physical disabilities, or learning disabilities
deserve to be included in mainstream
classrooms.
• This can help them contribute to mainstream life
and show them they are welcome and equal
participants in the world.
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 EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIVITY
• Driving factors behind the turn toward increased equity,
diversity and inclusivity include:
• A shift to the social model of disability, which argues that
society needs to adapt to include people with learning and
physical disabilities into mainstream classrooms;
• Increased cultural diversity leading to greater awareness of
differences between cultures;
• Feminist and critical theories gaining currency in society,
leading to awareness of the need for greater gender equality

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