MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION TO
BUILDING AND
ENHANCING NEW
LITERACIES ACROSS THE
CURRICULUM
Sir Daneilo F. Dela Cruz, Jr
HOW DO YOU LEARN TO READ?

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 This module introduces students to the subject. It reviews “literacy” and defines the concept of “new
literacies. It also compares and contrast traditional literacy and new literacy. The module ends with the
discussion on the importance of acquiring new literacies to cope with the demands of today’s society.
Introduction

Primary goals

Areas of growth
At the end of this module, learners would be able to:
Timeline
• Recapitulate the traditional concept of literacy
Summary
• Define new literacies
• Compare and contrast the old concept of “literacy” and the “new literacies”
• Discuss the importance of acquiring new literacies to succeed in the ever-changing world
• Identify types of new literacies 3
WHAT IS
LITERACY?
Literacy, defined most simply, is the ability to read and write.

Literacy, is a process by which one expands one’s knowledge

of reading and writing in order to develop one’s thinking and
learning for the purpose of understanding oneself and the
world.
Literacy, is the capacity to communicate using inscribed,
printed, or electronic signs or symbols for representing
language.

Literacyis the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate

and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying
contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals
to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to
participate fully in their community and wider society (UNESCO, 2004;
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WHAT IS
LITERACY?

Literacy is the ability to read, view, write, design, speak and listen in a way
that allows you to communicate effectively. The power of literacy lies not just in
the ability to read and write, but rather in a person’s capacity to apply these
skills to effectively connect, interpret and discern the intricacies of the world in
which they live

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TRADITIONAL
LITERACY
VERSUS NEW
LITERACIES
 The meaning of literacy has evolved through time. From being
simply known as “the ability to read and write”, literacy in now
viewed as inclusive of other skills needed for one to cope in this
fast-paced world.

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 TRADITIONAL LITERACY

Traditional literacy is defined as "the quality of being literate; knowledge

of letters; condition in respect to education, esp. ability to read and write"

It is the building block for all other literacies; without it, they would be
impossible to master.

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Traditional literacy is about print on a page, or decoding
and making sense of words, images and other content that a
reader can string together and then begin to comprehend.

They are the words and pictures students read and pore
over that are contained in textbooks, in novels, on
standardized tests, and even in comic books.

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 MODERN LITERACY

The new literacies encompass much

more. Their utility lies in online
reading comprehension and learning
skills, or 21st century skills

Locate information, evaluate it

critically, synthesize it and
communicate it-all skills that are
becoming vital to success in this
century's economy
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 MODERN LITERACY

“New literacies” that arise from new

technologies.

These digital technologies alter and

extend our communication abilities,
often blending text, sound, and
imagery.

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 MODERN LITERACY

Literacy is no longer an end point to

be achieved and tested but rather a
process of continuously learning how
to become literate.

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IMPORTANCE OF ACQUIRING NEW
LITERACIES

SIR DAN
 While traditional literacy and a liberal education are still
important in the 21st century students need to know more and
be able to do more than they did in the past. Students need
21st century literacy. This new literacy includes traditional
literacy skills ,such as reading, writing, and arguing. But
more importantly, it includes new literacy skills, such as
critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and multi-cultural
awareness.

SIR DAN
 Like older forms of literacy, the new literacy requires both the "effective
use" of language and "large amounts of specific information" about the world
(Hirsch, 1988, pp. 2-3).

Students should be exposed to all major scientific methodologies. Students

need an understanding of both qualitative and quantitative literacy
 21st Century Literacy is more than just reading and writing. It is
knowing how to learn and know.

Students need to know how concepts work to define and categorize knowledge,
and how concepts can be organized into conceptual frameworks that interconnect
facts into larger fields of knowledge.
 Apart from the obvious changes of literacy materials over the
past few decades, as educators, we need to take note and expand on
the concept of what literacy skills children are needing to succeed
in this modern world.
Fundamental writing and reading skills are not replaced by
digital literacies, but are extended to account for the shift in learning
practices that technology demands
 In order to create the best learning environment in our
classrooms for our students, we need to provide a multiliterate
digital-based classroom, that incorporates both traditional and new
age literacy teaching practices.
Gee states that the most important variable for young students
for later success in literacy and content learning in school is the
amount of talk, interaction, and mentoring they have had from
adults early in life
 In order to create a heavily productive environment, as
educators, we need to be informed about the continual change of
literacies and embrace multiliteracies. We need to encourage oral
language and facilitate for a range of different learning styles
through different forms of literacy.
 TYPES OF NEW LITERACIES
1. Traditional Literacy – Reading, writing, speaking and listening.
2. Information Literacy – The ability to identify what information is
needed and the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information.
3. Visual Literacy – The ability to understand and produce visual
messages.
4. Critical Literacy – The ability to question, challenge and evaluate the
meanings and purposes of texts.
5. Media Literacy – The ability to question, analyze, interpret, evaluate,
and create media messages.
6. Tool Literacy – The ability to use tools to manage, consume and create
information.
7. Digital Literacy – The ability to use digital technology, communication
tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use and create information.
VISUAL LITERACY
• Constructing meaning from images and expressing
oneself in terms of visually while recognizing the
validity and accuracy of those images
• Example of integration into library instruction:
o Use images from Flickr to compare and contrast
primary & secondary sources
 MEDIA LITERACY
• Critical understanding of media in a variety of
formats and an understanding of the impact of various
media on the individual and society
• Example of integration into library instruction:
o Use a variety of media (print & online
newspapers, Wikipedia, etc.) to find and evaluate
information on a current news topic
TECHNOLOGY LITERACY
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills related
to digital technology and communication
• Example of integration into library instruction:
o Have students create a wiki to collaborate on an
annotated bibliography
NETWORK LITERACY
• Understanding of the tools and skills related to
networked communication and the ability to use those
skills to make informed decisions
• Example of integration into library instruction:
o Use a shared catalog such as WorldCat to locate a
list of resources
CULTURAL LITERACY
• Analyzing and understanding culture and society and
showing familiarity and compassion towards other
cultures
• Example of integration into library instruction:
o Have students find topics The New Dictionary of
Cultural Literacy
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