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Which approach emphasizes the connection between subdisciplines within a subject area?
Which approach emphasizes the connection between subdisciplines within a subject area?
What is a major issue impeding multicultural literacy in educational settings?
What is a major issue impeding multicultural literacy in educational settings?
Which of the following is a characteristic of interdisciplinary learning?
Which of the following is a characteristic of interdisciplinary learning?
What fundamental aspect is at the heart of multicultural literacy?
What fundamental aspect is at the heart of multicultural literacy?
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Which statement best reflects the question of love in the context of multicultural literacy?
Which statement best reflects the question of love in the context of multicultural literacy?
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What does Boutte (2008) suggest is at the root of issues related to multicultural literacy?
What does Boutte (2008) suggest is at the root of issues related to multicultural literacy?
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Which of the following reflects a selfless attitude necessary for multicultural literacy?
Which of the following reflects a selfless attitude necessary for multicultural literacy?
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What is one of the limitations faced when promoting multicultural literacy?
What is one of the limitations faced when promoting multicultural literacy?
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How does international dependence reportedly affect adult wages?
How does international dependence reportedly affect adult wages?
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What does cultural literacy entail?
What does cultural literacy entail?
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What was the main finding of Viray's survey regarding Filipino beliefs about US military intervention?
What was the main finding of Viray's survey regarding Filipino beliefs about US military intervention?
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What is suggested about the relationship between globalization and cultural artifacts?
What is suggested about the relationship between globalization and cultural artifacts?
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What does Hout suggest happens to population growth in relation to economic dependence?
What does Hout suggest happens to population growth in relation to economic dependence?
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What differentiates cultural literacy from mere observation?
What differentiates cultural literacy from mere observation?
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Which statement best describes the nature of political and military dependence based on the content?
Which statement best describes the nature of political and military dependence based on the content?
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How is cultural literacy viewed in terms of its scope?
How is cultural literacy viewed in terms of its scope?
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What does Basic Literacy primarily involve?
What does Basic Literacy primarily involve?
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Which of the following best describes Comprehension Literacy?
Which of the following best describes Comprehension Literacy?
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What is a key characteristic of 21st Century Schools?
What is a key characteristic of 21st Century Schools?
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Which implication for teachers is most related to fostering student engagement?
Which implication for teachers is most related to fostering student engagement?
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How is New Literacy defined in the context of modern education?
How is New Literacy defined in the context of modern education?
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What is the focus of the 21st Century Curriculum?
What is the focus of the 21st Century Curriculum?
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What does Functional or Practical Literacy enable individuals to do?
What does Functional or Practical Literacy enable individuals to do?
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What characteristic distinguishes Traditional Literacy from New Literacy?
What characteristic distinguishes Traditional Literacy from New Literacy?
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What is a key characteristic of service learning?
What is a key characteristic of service learning?
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What is the primary focus of theme-based collaboration among teachers?
What is the primary focus of theme-based collaboration among teachers?
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How do learning centers in elementary classrooms operate?
How do learning centers in elementary classrooms operate?
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What does the term 'fusion' in education refer to?
What does the term 'fusion' in education refer to?
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What is the ultimate goal of service learning as described?
What is the ultimate goal of service learning as described?
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Which of the following best describes social literacy?
Which of the following best describes social literacy?
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In which educational structure is the content sequenced and matched across different classrooms?
In which educational structure is the content sequenced and matched across different classrooms?
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Which of these aspects does NOT characterize service learning?
Which of these aspects does NOT characterize service learning?
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What is the primary aim of justice in a social context?
What is the primary aim of justice in a social context?
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Which term describes the treatment of individuals in a way that accounts for their specific circumstances?
Which term describes the treatment of individuals in a way that accounts for their specific circumstances?
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What is a fundamental social skill that children use to initiate relationships?
What is a fundamental social skill that children use to initiate relationships?
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Which skill is necessary for effective conversation and involves understanding the audience?
Which skill is necessary for effective conversation and involves understanding the audience?
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What issue do impulsive children face in social interaction?
What issue do impulsive children face in social interaction?
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What do social cues encompass?
What do social cues encompass?
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How does previewing or planning affect conversations?
How does previewing or planning affect conversations?
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What does empathy allow a child to do in social interactions?
What does empathy allow a child to do in social interactions?
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Study Notes
Introduction to 21st Century Literacies
- The Information Age requires new literacies to thrive in the digital world.
- Literacy evolved from the Latin word "litteratus" emphasizing being educated and cultured.
- Traditional Literacy: Basic reading and writing skills.
- New Literacy: Critical thinking, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving.
Traditional Literacy Categories
- Basic Literacy: Decoding and understanding written text through recognizing letters and words.
- Comprehension Literacy: Understanding the meaning of what is being read.
- Functional Literacy: Reading and understanding materials needed for daily tasks.
21st Century Schools
- Focus on project-based curriculum.
- Teachers must discover student interests, foster curiosity, be flexible in their teaching methods, and encourage resourcefulness for lifelong learning.
21st Century Curriculum
- Interdisciplinary, project-based, and research-driven.
- Connected to local, national, and global communities.
- Emphasizes collaboration with students from diverse backgrounds in various projects.
Globalization and Dependence
- Economic dependence: Globalization may suppress wages, leading to children becoming economic necessities.
- Political and military dependence: The Philippines relies on the US for political and military support, underscoring its dependence for national sovereignty within Southeast Asia.
Expanded Flow of Expressive and Instrumental Culture
- Globalization promotes the monetization and exchange of cultural artifacts, impacting cultural consumption.
Cultural Literacy
- The ability to understand and participate in a given culture’s signs, symbols, and customs.
- Culture is not limited to national identities and can differ widely within professions, schools, and other environments.
Issues in Teaching and Learning Multicultural Literacy in the Philippines
- Conflicting Requirements for Peace: Multicultural literacy aims to promote peaceful and productive interactions between diverse cultures.
- Nationalistic and Regionalistic Pushback: Some groups resist the increasing demand for multicultural sensitivity due to concerns about their identity being diluted.
- Persistence of the Problem: Discrimination rooted in hatred affects peaceful coexistence and requires addressing the root causes of intolerance.
- The Question of Love: Multicultural literacy requires understanding why respecting people from different cultures is essential.
Integrating New Literacies in the Curriculum
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ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) presents three approaches to integration:
- Multidisciplinary: Combining learning standards from different disciplines under a central theme.
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Intra- and Interdisciplinary:
- Intradisciplinary: Integrating sub-disciplines within a subject to connect them to the real world.
- Interdisciplinary: Organizing common learning across disciplines to highlight interdisciplinary skills and concepts.
Interdisciplinary Integration Approaches
- Degree of Integration: Medium or intense.
- Multiple Right Answers: Encourages varied perspectives and solutions.
- Teacher Role: Facilitator and subject matter expert.
Project-Based Learning and Service Learning
- Project-Based Learning: Students explore complex challenges through research, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Service Learning: Provides students with opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings through community service activities.
Characteristics of Service Learning
- Structured preparation.
- Student reflection.
- Direct application of theories and models.
Service Learning Outcomes
- Meaningful learning.
- Integration of knowledge.
- Critical reflection.
- Contextualized application.
- Strength-based development.
- Reciprocal engagement.
- Lifelong learning.
Learning Centers and Parallel Disciplines
- Learning Centers: Different stations in elementary classrooms where students complete activities to learn a concept, topic, or theme through various subjects.
- Parallel Disciplines: Studying a topic or theme in different classrooms at higher grades, allowing teachers to sequence and connect content across subjects.
Theme-Based Integration
- Intense collaboration among teachers to plan and sequence lessons.
- Involves three or more subject areas to create integrated activities.
- May involve an entire school and extend beyond the regular school schedule.
- Teachers from the same grade level may collaborate on the project.
- A wide range of culminating activities can be developed.
- Connects activities to learning standards of each discipline.
Fusion Approach
- Teachers integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes into the regular curriculum.
- Emphasizes values like respecting the environment and positive work habits.
- Incorporates basic skills, such as technology and computer skills, for real-world application.
Other Types of Integration
- Connected: Linking learning across disciplines.
- Sequenced: Arranging learning activities in a specific order.
- Shared: Teachers collaborate to deliver lessons.
- Webbed: Connecting learning experiences through various topics and themes.
Social Literacy
- Develops social skills, knowledge, and positive values to promote responsible interactions in complex social settings.
- Focuses on morally upright, just, and equitable behavior.
- Addresses inequality, equality, and equity in accessing opportunities and resources.
- Inequality: Unequal access to opportunities.
- Equality: Even distribution of tools and assistance.
- Equity: Customized tools to address existing inequality.
- Justice: Systemic changes to ensure equal access to tools and opportunities.
Social Skills Development
- Skills range from basic conversation abilities to more advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Greeting: Establishing initial relationships through polite and respectful greetings.
- Initiating Conversation: Starting, maintaining, and ending conversations effectively.
- Understanding the Listener: Adapting communication style to best connect with the audience.
- Empathizing: Understanding and sharing another person's feelings.
- Reading Social Cues: Understanding and interpreting verbal and nonverbal signals.
- Previewing or Planning: Considering the potential impact of words or actions before communicating.
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Test your understanding of the evolution of literacy in the 21st century. This quiz covers traditional literacy categories and highlights the importance of new literacies in today's educational landscape. Engage with concepts like project-based learning and the role of teachers in fostering a digital and collaborative classroom environment.
