Chapter 1: Introduction to New Literacies

What is the basic level of literacy that involves recognizing letters and words?

• Functional Literacy

• Basic Literacy

• Digital Literacy

• Comprehension Literacy

Which type of literacy refers to the ability to understand the meaning of what is read?

• Functional Literacy

• Digital Literacy

• Comprehension Literacy

• 1. Traditional Literacy

What does functional literacy enable a person to do?

• Decode and comprehend written materials for practical tasks

• Only recognize letters and words

• Understand literature deeply
  
  

• Write in a foreign language

According to UNESCO (2004), literacy includes the ability to:

• read and write

• Identify, interpret, create, communicate, and compute

• Memorize texts for academic purposes

• Speak multiple languages

Mkandawire (2023) defines literacy as:

• the ability to write essays

• Knowledge, competence, and skills in a particular field

• the ability to memorize long texts

• the act of reading fictional books

The existence of new literacies is primarily influenced by?

• Traditional teaching methods

• Printed books

• Digital developments

• Memorization techniques

Which of the following describes teaching in the new literacies approach?

• Teacher-centered and passive learners

• Rote learning and memorization

• Collaborative and learner-centered

• One-directional and authoritarian

Why is literacy important in the modern world?

• It helps individuals communicate effectively

• It improves survival and productivity in the information age

• It enhances digital and functional skills

• All of the above

9. Basic literacy includes the ability to comprehend the meaning of written texts.

• True

• False

9. Functional literacy helps individuals perform daily tasks that require reading and comprehension.

• True

• False