Building and Enhancing Literacies across Curriculum

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These skills are essential for students to thrive in today's world.

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21st-century skills include core competencies such as collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

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However, it encompasses the ability to engage with language to construct and communicate meaning.

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Literacy is traditionally thought of as reading and writing.

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This definition emphasizes the social and cultural aspects of communication.

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Alberta Education defines literacy as the ability, confidence, and willingness to engage with language.

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It is foundational for initial learning in reading and writing.

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Basic literacy is defined as the ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic.

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It requires decoding, making connections, and deep thinking about the material.

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Comprehension involves understanding and interpreting what is read.

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It enables individuals to read, write, and do math effectively in their communities.

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Functional literacy refers to practical skills needed for real-life purposes.

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It is driven by international trade, investment, and supported by information technology.

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Globalization is the process of interaction and integration between people and cultures.

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These effects shape the lives of ordinary people across nations.

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The effects of globalization include economic, political, and cultural interdependence.

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It creates a small elite class while limiting opportunities for the broader population.

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Economic dependence can lead to income inequality and concentration of wealth.

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It involves recognizing the signs and symbols that define a culture.

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Cultural literacy is the ability to understand and participate in a culture's activities and customs.