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What is the most common definition of literacy?
What is the most common definition of literacy?
Literacy is considered a basic human right.
Literacy is considered a basic human right.
True (A)
What does numeracy involve?
What does numeracy involve?
The ability to use numbers and perform basic mathematical functions.
Functional literacy allows a person to engage in all the activities in which basic literacy is required for the effective functioning of his or her ______.
Functional literacy allows a person to engage in all the activities in which basic literacy is required for the effective functioning of his or her ______.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Which Sustainable Development Goal pertains to promoting literacy?
Which Sustainable Development Goal pertains to promoting literacy?
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Basic literacy includes advanced mathematical skills.
Basic literacy includes advanced mathematical skills.
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What is one effect of literacy on individuals and societies?
What is one effect of literacy on individuals and societies?
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What is the primary focus of news literacy?
What is the primary focus of news literacy?
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Information literacy only involves knowing where to find information.
Information literacy only involves knowing where to find information.
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What are two key skills essential for information literacy?
What are two key skills essential for information literacy?
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Civic literacy enables a citizen to actively participate and initiate changes in the __________.
Civic literacy enables a citizen to actively participate and initiate changes in the __________.
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Match the types of literacy with their definitions:
Match the types of literacy with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a step to spot fake news?
Which of the following is NOT a step to spot fake news?
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Civic literacy only focuses on participation in elections.
Civic literacy only focuses on participation in elections.
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From where is the word 'civic' derived?
From where is the word 'civic' derived?
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Which of the following best describes Civic Literacies?
Which of the following best describes Civic Literacies?
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Digital Age Literacies only include skills related to text content.
Digital Age Literacies only include skills related to text content.
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What is computer literacy?
What is computer literacy?
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A ________ literate person is someone who understands the role of technology in society.
A ________ literate person is someone who understands the role of technology in society.
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What significant event marked the beginning of the digital age?
What significant event marked the beginning of the digital age?
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Match the following literacies with their descriptions:
Match the following literacies with their descriptions:
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Visual literacy was first defined by John Debes in the 1970s.
Visual literacy was first defined by John Debes in the 1970s.
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What expanded the definition of visual literacy in recent years?
What expanded the definition of visual literacy in recent years?
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What is the main focus of environmental literacy?
What is the main focus of environmental literacy?
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Financial literacy includes knowledge of environmental issues.
Financial literacy includes knowledge of environmental issues.
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What are the five categories of financial literacy as identified by Remund (2010)?
What are the five categories of financial literacy as identified by Remund (2010)?
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Multicultural literacy is best understood using the lens of __________.
Multicultural literacy is best understood using the lens of __________.
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Match the types of literacy with their corresponding definitions:
Match the types of literacy with their corresponding definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an environmentally literate citizen?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an environmentally literate citizen?
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Individuals considered financially literate must only demonstrate knowledge of financial concepts.
Individuals considered financially literate must only demonstrate knowledge of financial concepts.
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What does the term 'financial literacy' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'financial literacy' primarily refer to?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: The Language of Literacies
- The study of literacy encompasses reading, writing, and counting.
- Literacy is a set of skills including reading with comprehension and writing simple messages.
- Numeracy involves using numbers and basic mathematical functions.
- Literacy is recognized as a fundamental human right.
Coverage
- Literacy and its Many Meanings
- Digital Age Literacies
- Civic Literacies
Lesson 1: Literacy and its Many Meanings
- Being literate involves knowledge of reading, writing, and counting.
- Literacy is commonly defined as a skill set enabling the ability to read for comprehension and write simple messages. (WEF and UNESCO, 2015)
- Numeracy is a related concept encompassing the ability to use numbers and perform basic mathematical functions.
- Literacy is a fundamental human right.
UNESCO (2016)
- Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for lifelong learning.
- It is crucial for social and human development, transforming lives.
- It empowers individuals, families, and societies to improve health, income, and relationships.
17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Promoting literacy is a key concern under SDG #4 focused on quality education and lifelong opportunities.
- Protecting human rights is a duty of all states.
Functional Literacy
- Functional literacy is a category beyond basic literacy.
- It involves engaging in all activities requiring basic literacy to effectively function within a group or community.
- Individuals engage in tasks involving reading, writing, and calculation for community development.
Literacy Concepts
- Literacy is a multifaceted concept linked to many areas of human activity and critical skills required for complex modern life.
- Basic literacy relates to words and numbers on pages or screens.
- True literacy encompasses understanding language and grammar to create, construct, interact with, and communicate meaning in daily life.
Two Major Categories of Literacies
- Civic Literacies: skills and competencies needed to engage with communities and societies as citizens in a democracy.
- Digital Age Literacies: an ensemble of skills and knowledge essential for navigating the internet and the digital world.
Lesson 2: Digital Age Literacies
- The digital age started with the emergence of the internet and the World Wide Web.
- Digital age literacy involves the use of digital technologies (text, images, and sound) created through technology.
- Digital literate citizens appropriately, productively, and positively use technologies and equipment.
Digital Literacy Forms
- Computer Literacy: knowing how to use computer hardware and software independently.
- Technological Literacy: use of computers and emerging technologies (mobile phones, tablets, video conferencing).
- Visual Literacy (John Debes, 1969): involves competencies for seeing and integrating other sensory experiences.
- The rise of digital technology expanded the meaning of visual literacy to include understanding and integrating visual information with text.
- News Literacy: appreciating, understanding, and verifying the reliability and credibility of information from various sources (e.g., print, radio, TV, internet).
Information Literacy
- Information literacy is a set of skills and competencies empowering people to make informed judgments and decisions.
- This involves deciding on the needed information type and source, and using it effectively.
Spotting Fake News
- Steps to spot fake news: check publishing sites, author, date, read the full story, and look for satire or parody.
- Verifying information sources is crucial.
Digital Age Literacies - Interconnections
- Digital age literacies overlap and intersect.
- Computer literacy is foundational for modern life, enabling reading, writing, and communication.
Lesson 3: Civic Literacies
- Civic literacy encompasses the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that empower citizens to actively participate and initiate changes in their communities and broader society.
- Civic is derived from the Greek word civitas (meaning citizen).
- Civic literacy (or Civics) focuses on the relationship between citizens and the state.
- Civic literacy is the ultimate goal of civic education.
Civic Literacy - Beyond Elections
- Civic literacy isn't only about participating in elections.
- It includes forming a sense of connection to, and understanding of, one's community, immediate and broader.
- Civic literate individuals demonstrate increased community awareness of issues.
Civic Literacy Forms
- Environmental Literacy: understanding the implications of individual actions on the environment, identifying sustainable solutions.
- Environmental-literate citizens know how their actions affect the environment, and have knowledge of the limits of altering natural processes.
- Financial Literacy: managing inflows and outflows of money effectively, and making informed financial decisions, considering long-term interests.
- Financial literacy involves concepts of economic and financial contexts, informed judgment, and skills in handling personal finances.
- Familiarity with core economic concepts is key to sensible saving and investment decisions.
- Five categories of financial literacy: knowledge of concepts, communication skills, aptitude, skill in decisions, and confidence in planning.
- Multicultural Literacy: understanding individuals within the context of their culture, appreciating differences, and recognizing belonging to a bigger cultural community.
- Media Literacy: accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating different forms and varieties of media across varying platforms.
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Test your understanding of key concepts related to literacy and numeracy. This quiz covers definitions, types of literacy, and their societal impacts. Challenge your knowledge on Sustainable Development Goals and civic engagement through literacy.
