14 Types of Literacy Part 3

Rohini Sudhakar

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Content Outline:

 

1.    Objectives

 

2.    Introduction

 

3.    Two Categories of literacy

 

1.    Digitization and

 

2.    Other types of literacyLearners

 

4.    Conclusion

 

1.      Objectives

After studying this module learners will be able to

·         Identify two Categories of literacy viz. Digitization and other types of literacy

·         Differentiate types of literacy following under Digitization and other types of literacy

·         Relate all the categories of literacy and the types of falling in each category

·         Suggest measures to improve literacy among people

 

 

2.      Introduction:

 

In this module efforts are made to take review of earlier parts and the categories of literacy and types of literacy mentioned under it. This is explained with the help of the chart given in the Types of Literacy – First part.

 

3.    Differentiate following literacy falling under-

3.1. Digitization-Requirements of modern digitized world: Literacy for the educated. Adjusting to the changed world, new technologies for communication etc.(Computer, literacy, digital literacy, information literacy)

 

a)   Computer literacy: is to equip self for future by displaying the ability to use a computer and software and ability to demonstrate skills required for using MS word, MS Office, excel sheet, developing and maintain website.

 

b)   Digital literacy: Digital literacy has entered in every one’s life. If one has to remain with the changing times s/he has to learn how to surf data on the internet, use camera in the cell phone, be able to make Facebook entry, access You Tune and be able to send and receive messages. It includes knowledge of using smart phones, computers and its various applications. For example knowing how to use internet to browse websites, find relevant search engines, email text, prepare blogs/ PowerPoint presentations and do video conferencing. Functional digital literacy skills are given in some schools for students with intellectual disability.

 

c)   Information literacy: The availability of internet has altered the literacy to a large extent which had never happened before. Information literacy involves ability to evaluate, locate, identify and effectively use information by connecting to a single link on the screen. Now to a large extent people have access to such information literacy.

 

d)   Technology literacy: ability to use technology effectively in several different ways. It is an ability to continuously adapt to the new literacies required by new technologies that rapidly and continuously spread on the internet (Ed Coiro and others; 2013)

 

 

3.2 Other types of literacy

 

a)   Media literacy:

 

With the emergence of internet, e-mail, mobile and computer, laptops the reading and wring have changed hence, it is necessary to be well-versed with literacy related to application of literacy to media. Media literacy is an ability to express self, think critically about different types of medium to create, analyze and evaluate own message. For example one expresses through article, poetry, books drama and film, etc.

 

b)   Visual literacy: ability to critically read images. It is an ability to interpret, appreciate, recognize information presented through visual actions, objects and symbols. Through visual literacy person can read tables, maps, signs, cartoons, comic books, photos, graphic novels, story boards, etc.

 

  1. c) Arts literacyprograms exist in some places in United Nations, Mexico, etc. The arts literacy is based on the premise that linking literacy and the arts creates powerful learning opportunities for students. The students learn to integrate arts and literacy practices across all disciplines.

 

  1. d) Statistical literacy: With the increasing use of statistical graphics and Informationstatistical literacy is becoming important. The International Statistical Literacy Project is dedicated to the promotion of statistical literacy among all members of society.

 

  1. e) Cultural literacy is about the knowledge of one’s own culture. It was the approach used by Christian missionaries in the West in their literacy work in the colonies. It selected some existing cultural patterns while rejecting others. It introduced new cultural values to promote religious conversions. Cultural literacy in today’s days is radical; it means pride in the learner’s culture, active enjoyment of the culture and continuous re-birth of indigenous cultures in the lives of people.

 

  1. Conclusion

 

The above types of literacy have emerged from various approaches to literacy. Some types of literacy are overlapping but they do complement each other.For improving literacy among people there is a need to create demand for literacy in the minds of persons who have been deprived from educational experiences. Libraries and literacy are interdependent. There is a need to make public libraries and public reading as culture. We need to ensure that a Jan Vachan movement works throughout the country.

Neo-literates need to have access to libraries not the traditional ones but those which will have access to internet and in turn a global environment. School, college teachers and political leaders working at Panchayat, local level, state and national level need to have powerful will to create learning environment for all and ensure that all get to learn and realize their potential. Some new literacies like digital & information literacies is not a concern of person like Rama but also to teachers and other professionals have to keep leaning with new changes in technologies.

 

 

you can view video on General Introduction to Types of Literacy Part 3

 

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