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Ed3110-Building & Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to UNESCO, new literacies refer to new forms of literacy made possible by digital technology developments. Commonly recognized examples include instant messaging, blogging, social networking, podcasting, photo sharing, digital storytelling, and conducting online searches.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

It is an assessment mainly focused on finding out the extent of student's learning primarily to appropriate grade to represent student's achievement.

a)

Assessment OF learning

b)

Assessment FOR learning

c)

Assessment AS learning

3.

It is the ability to identify, understands, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts

a)

Literacy

b)

Critical-thinking skills

c)

Communication skills

d)

None of the above

4.

It is based on the idea that a learner will most likely to improve if they are given constant feedback on what the aims are, where are they on process of attaining these aims, and how can they better attain these aims.

a)

Assessment OF learning

b)

Assessment FOR learning

c)

Assessment AS learning

5.

This is based on the idea that assessment begins as students develop realization of the goals of instruction and the standards for performance.

a)

Assessment OF learning

b)

Assessment FOR learning

c)

Assessment As learning

6.

A philosophical foundation that aims to educate the rational person; cultivate intellect.

a)

Perrenialism

b)

Existentialism

c)

Essentialism

d)

Progressivism

7.

A philosophical foundation that aims to promote democratic social living.

a)

Perrennalism

b)

Existentialism

c)

Essentialism

d)

Progressivism

8.

A philosophical foundation that aims to promote intellectual growth of learners to become competent

a)

Perrenialism

b)

Existentialism

c)

Essentialism

d)

Progressivism

9.

21st Century skills are today’s students need to succeed in their careers during the Information Age. Which of the following is/are included in the 12 21st century skills?

a)

Critical thinking

b)

Information literacy

c)

Leadership

d)

All of the above

10.

The 12 21st Century skills are intended to help students keep up with the lightning-pace of today’s modern markets. Each skill is unique in how it helps students, but they all have one quality in common.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Each 21st Century skill is broken into one of three categories. Which of the 3 categorized skills that teaches students about the mental processes required to adapt and improve upon a modern work environment.

a)

Learning skills (the four C’s)

b)

Life Skills (FLIPS)

c)

A literacy skill (IMT)

12.

It take a look at intangible elements of a student’s everyday life. These intangibles focus on both personal and professional qualities.

a)

Learning Skills

b)

Life skills

c)

literacy skill

13.

21st Century literacies as the ability to:

a)

Develop proficiency and fluency with the tools of technology;

b)

Build intentional cross-cultural connections and relationships with others so to pose and solve problems collaboratively and strengthen independent thought;

c)

Design and share information for global communities to meet a variety of purposes;

d)

All of the above

14.

NICHOLSON AND GALGUERA (2013) suggest five skills that must be taught to address the gap in students’ new literacy skills. These skills include:

a)

the ability to identify questions and frame problems to guide reading on the internet,

b)

the capacity to identify information that is relevant to one’s needs,

c)

competence with critically evaluating online information,

d)

All of the above

15.

A skills that focuses on how students can discern facts, publishing outlets, and the technology behind them. There’s a strong focus on determining trustworthy sources and factual information to separate it from the misinformation that floods the Internet.

a)

Learning skills

b)

Life Skills

c)

literacy skill

16.

Which of the following skills that doesn't belong to the learning skills?

a)

Creativity

b)

Critical thinking

c)

collaboration

d)

connection

17.

Which of the following skills that doesn't belong to the life skills?

a)

flexibility

b)

leadership

c)

initiative

d)

communication

18.

21st Century literacies as the ability to:

a)

Manage, analyze, and synthesize multiple streams of simultaneous information;

b)

• Create, critique, analyze, and evaluate multimedia texts;

c)

Attend to the ethical responsibilities required by these complex environments.

d)

All of the above

19.

UNESCO’S Education for Sustainable Development Initiative (2012) presented a conceptual framework for ongoing, lifelong learning. This model organizes learning into five pillars. Which pillar that refer to the development of skills and knowledge needed to function in this world e.g. formal acquisition of literacy, numeracy, critical thinking and general knowledge

a)

Learning to know

b)

Learning to DO

c)

Learning to Live

d)

Learning to BE

20.

The pillar which refer to the the learning that contributes to a person’s mind, body, and spirit. Skills include creativity and personal discovery, acquired through reading, the Internet, and activities such as sports and arts.

a)

Learning to know

b)

Learning to BE

c)

Learning to live

d)

Learning to do

21.

UNESCO’s role and, in fact, the tasks of Member States are defined by the four major thrusts of ESD: improving quality basic education; reorienting educational programs; developing public understanding and awareness; and providing training.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

From the time sustainable development was first endorsed in 1987, the UN General Assembly explored the parallel concept of education to support sustainable development. Which of the following is/are the role of the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)?

a)

concerns all levels of education and all social contexts (family, school, workplace, community);

b)

allows learners to acquire the skills, capacities, values and knowledge required to ensure sustainable development

c)

fosters responsible citizens and promotes democracy by allowing individuals and communities to enjoy their rights and fulfil their responsibilities

d)

All of the above

23.

In LEARNING TO KNOW, the role of the teacher then is as facilitator, catalyst, monitor and evaluator of learning because the process of learning to think is a lifelong one and can be enhanced by every kind of human experience.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

  Is a dynamic, holistic and lifelong process through which mutual respect, understanding, caring and sharing, compassion, social responsibility, solidarity, acceptance and tolerance of diversity among individuals and groups (ethnic, social, cultural, religious, national, and regional) are internalized and practiced together to solve problems and to work towards a just and free, peaceful and democratic society.

a)

LEARNING TO LIVE

b)

LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER IN PEACE AND HARMONY

c)

LEARNING TO BE

d)

LEARNING TO DO

25.

Is founded on a humanistic philosophy of education which aims at the overall development of the human person as an individual and as a member of society.

a)

LEARNING TO DO

b)

LEARNING TO BE

c)

LEARNING TO LIVE

d)

LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER IN PEACE AND HARMONY

26.

IT is the process of becoming aware of the contradictions existing within oneself and in society and of gradually being able to bring about personal and social transformation.

(a)  

27.

Learning to be summarizes the universal aims of education:

a)

towards scientific humanism

b)

CREATIVITY

c)

Towards social commitment

d)

all of the above

28.

Education for Sustainable Development:

a)

integrates the values inherent in sustainable development into all aspects of learning

b)

encourages changes in behavior to create a more viable and fairer society for everyone

c)

  empowers people to assume responsibility for creating and enjoying a sustainable future

d)

all of the above

29.

The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write, or the ability to use language–to read, write, listen, and speak. In modern contexts, the word refers to reading and writing at a level adequate for communication, or at a level that enables one to successfully comprehend and communicate in print society, thus literacy plays a role in providing access to power.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Illiteracy is most prevalent in developing countries.

Within ethnically homogeneous regions, literacy rates can vary widely from country or region to region. This often coincides with the region's wealth or urbanization, though many factors play a role. This statement is...

a)

True

b)

False

31.

The ability to vote was determined by literacy in this country.

a)

UNITED KINGDOM

b)

UNITED STATES

c)

SWEDEN

d)

WALES

32.

Which country that has the highest literacy rate of any country in the world

a)

US

b)

UK

c)

Wales

d)

Sweden

33.

In Christian religion, literacy is measured by the ability to read the____?

a)

 Qur'an

b)

Bible

c)

Fairytale Books

34.

Date of the International Literacy Day.

(a)  

35.

The large amount of graffiti found at Roman sites such as Pompeii, shows that at least a large minority of the population would have been literate.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What constitutes literacy has changed throughout history. It has only recently become expected and desirable to be fully literate and demeaning if you are not. At one time, a literate person was one who could sign his or her name.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

The history of literacy goes back several thousand years, but before the industrial revolution finally made cheap paper and cheap books available to all classes in industrialized countries in the mid-nineteenth century, only a small percentage of the population in these countries were literate. Up until that point, materials associated with literacy were prohibitively expensive for people other than wealthy individuals and institutions.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Many policy analysts consider literacy rates a crucial measure of a region's human capital. This claim is made on the grounds that literate people can be trained less expensively than illiterate people, generally have a higher socio-economic status and enjoy better health and employment prospects.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The focus of educational systems worldwide include a basic concept around communication through text and print, which is the foundation of most definitions of literacy

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The standards for what constitutes "literacy" vary, depending on social, cultural and political context. For example, a basic literacy standard in many societies is the ability to read the newspaper. Increasingly, many societies require literacy with computers and other digital technologies

a)

True

b)

False

41.

It is a student’s successful performance and understanding of social Skills, organizational skills, and communication skills. It is the student’s ability to connect effectively with those around them.

a)

Social Literacy

b)

Media Literacy

c)

Digital Literacy

42.

The ability to communicate and voice opinions and thoughts, as well as listening to opinions and thoughts of others, is essential in learning. Firmly grasping social cues and norms is extremely beneficial.

a)

Social Literacy

b)

Media Literacy

c)

Digital Literacy

d)

Literacy

43.

Teachers are responsible for using technology as an advantage and fully using its benefits to improve social literacy even further.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Children should receive counseling to help cope with cyberbullying

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Schools should link students to community resources to deal with cyberbullying. Agree or Disagree?

(a)  

46.

If I knew cyberbullying was occurring in school I would do something to stop it. Yes or No?

(a)  

47.

Students are not affected by cyberbullying.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Schools should develop policies on cyberbullying.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

49.

Teachers should organize classroom activities to deal with cyberbullying

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

50.

In the past, social literacy was understood as a student’s ability to communicate in social settings. This definition broadened and continues to broaden into more and more social realms.

a)

True

b)

False