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21st Century Literacy Instruction

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What is a key factor in effective 21st century literacy instruction?

Focusing solely on technology in literacy classrooms
Providing teachers with a fixed curriculum
Providing both intellectual and material support to teachers (correct)
Reducing the number of literacy teachers

What is a method to address the digital divide in literacy classrooms?

Only providing technology access to advanced students
Only providing technology access to underprivileged students
Lowering the number of students per computer and providing high quality access to technology (correct)
Increasing the number of students per computer

What should teacher preparation programs include?

Training in classroom management
Training in standardized testing
Training in literacy theory only
Training in integrating Technology into instruction (correct)

What is a benefit of using multiliteracies in literacy teaching and learning?

It helps provide equal access to learning for all students (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be adopted and regularly reviewed in technology integration?

Standards for instruction in technology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of integrating new literacies and multiliteracies in teaching and learning?

It creates opportunities for future literacy teaching and learning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of low functional literacy in children?

Increased vulnerability to exploitation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) initiative?

To provide an opportunity for out-of-school youth to land better jobs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of literacy educators, according to the International Reading Association (IRA)?

To integrate information and communication technologies into the curriculum (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of new literacies in today's world?

They are necessary for successful civic participation in a global environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability to adapt to emerging technologies and literacy skills?

Multiliterate learner (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between literacy and economic development?

Low literacy levels can lead to increased dependency on welfare programs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of literacy materials?

To enhance literacy skills for continuous learning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of specific literacy programs?

To prevent job-skill mismatch by teaching relevant literacy skills (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the specific literacy approach?

It uses a diagnostic approach to identify literacy skills (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the specific literacy approach in economic life?

It identifies turning points in economic life that act as an incentive to learning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a functional literacy program?

A program that focuses on agricultural skills and development (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the specific literacy approach on learner motivation?

Increased learner motivation (C) Signup and view all the answers

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