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    The document discusses definitions and views of literacy and 21st century skills. It provides definitions from various education organizations that have expanded the view of literacy beyond just reading and writing to include skills like problem solving, digital literacy, and the ability to understand and communicate meaning. Literacy is discussed as a socially constructed concept involving knowledge and competencies. 21st century skills are categorized into learning skills, literacy skills, and life skills. Different types of literacy are also defined, including basic literacy, comprehension, and functional literacy.

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    The document discusses definitions and views of literacy and 21st century skills. It provides definitions from various education organizations that have expanded the view of literacy beyond just reading and writing to include skills like problem solving, digital literacy, and the ability to understand and communicate meaning. Literacy is discussed as a socially constructed concept involving knowledge and competencies. 21st century skills are categorized into learning skills, literacy skills, and life skills. Different types of literacy are also defined, including basic literacy, comprehension, and functional literacy.

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    The document discusses definitions and views of literacy and 21st century skills. It provides definitions from various education organizations that have expanded the view of literacy beyond just reading and writing to include skills like problem solving, digital literacy, and the ability to understand and communicate meaning. Literacy is discussed as a socially constructed concept involving knowledge and competencies. 21st century skills are categorized into learning skills, literacy skills, and life skills. Different types of literacy are also defined, including basic literacy, comprehension, and functional literacy.

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    Building and Enhancing

    Literacies across
    Curricuculum
    CHAPTER 1
    INTRODUCTION TO
    21st CENTURY
    LITERACIES
    Prepare
    Intended Learning Outcomes
    This Before
    1. Define conventional literacy
    2.
    Class Expand views of literacy in the 21st
    century
    The term "21st-century skills" is generally used to refer to
    certain core competencies such as collaboration, digital
    literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving that
    advocates believe schools need to teach to help students
    thrive in today's world. In a broader sense, however, the
    idea of what learning in the 21st century should look like is
    open to interpretation—and controversy. To get a sense
    of how views on the subject align—and differ—we
    recently asked a range of education experts to define
    21st-century learning from their own perspectives.
    Definition

    Literacy is critical in helping us make sense of our


    world. From the time we wake up to the time we go
    to sleep, we are constantly making meaning of the
    world around us. Literacy has traditionally been
    thought of as reading and writing.
    Alberta Education - defines literacy as the
    ability, confidence and willingness to engage
    with language to acquire, construct and
    communicate meaning in all aspects of daily
    living. Language is explained as a socially and
    culturally constructed system of
    communication.
    Literacy is usually defined as the ability to
    read, write, and do math. But what do we
    mean by reading? People may be able to read
    the words in a document, but can they grasp
    its arguments or analogies? How about
    writing? Students may be able to write or type
    sentences, but can they express complete,
    cogent thoughts?
    "Reading" does not appear in UNESCO'S
    definition of literacy. Literacy is more
    similar to "knowing about something and
    what to do with it".
    Mkandawire (2018) - literacy is " a form of
    knowledge. competence and skills in a
    particular field or area ".

    This shift in the definition of literacy from


    "reading and writing " to " knowledge ".
    3 Categories of 21st Century Skills
    1. Learning skills - teaches students
    about the mental process required
    to adapt nd improve upon modern
    work environment,
    3 Categories of 21st Century Skills
    2. Literacy skills - focuses on how
    students can discern facts, publishing
    outlets and the technology behind
    them.
    3 Categories of 21st Century Skills
    3. Life skills - takes a look of
    intangible elements of a student's
    everyday life. These intangible focuses
    on both personal and professional
    qualities.
    Miller (1973) divides concept of
    literacy into three sub-categories:
    Basic literacy
    Comprehension
    Functional literacy
    Basic literacy has been popularly
    defined as 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.
    Comprehension is the understanding and
    interpretation of what is read. To be able
    to accurately understand written
    material, children need to be able to (1)
    decode what they read; (2) make
    connections between what they read
    and what they already know; and (3)
    think deeply about what they have read.
    Functional literacy refers to the
    practical skill set needed to read,
    write, and do math for real-life
    purposes, so people can function
    effectively in their community.
    (UNESCO)
    Expanded Views of Literacy
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