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The document discusses three types of literacies: 21st-century literacies, traditional literacies, and conventional literacies. 21st-century literacies focus on critical thinking and digital skills necessary for navigating a technology-driven world, while traditional literacies emphasize foundational reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. Conventional literacies are the standard skills taught in schools, integrating both traditional methods and modern digital competencies.

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Name: Marianne L.

Sabangan Date: 02/15/2025


Subject: Building and Enhancing Literacies Rating:
Year &Section: BEED 1-F

Title: Research No. 1

1. The 21st Century Literacies


The 21st-century literacies refer to the essential skills needed to navigate
today’s highly digital and interconnected world. These include digital literacy, media literacy,
information literacy, financial literacy, and cultural literacy, among others. Unlike traditional
literacies, which focus on reading and writing, 21st-century literacies emphasize critical thinking,
problem-solving, and the ability to evaluate and create information using various digital
platforms. For example, media literacy helps individuals analyze news sources to distinguish
between real and fake news, while digital literacy enables people to use online tools like Google
Docs for collaboration and communication. In education, students are encouraged to use digital
resources like e-books and online research databases to enhance their learning experiences.
These literacies prepare individuals for modern challenges, ensuring they can effectively
engage with information in a fast-paced, technology-driven society.

2. Traditional Literacies
Traditional literacies encompass the foundational skills of reading, writing, and
arithmetic, which have been central to education for centuries. These skills enable individuals to
comprehend texts, communicate ideas, and perform mathematical calculations, forming the
basis of knowledge acquisition and daily functioning. Traditional literacies were historically
taught through books, handwritten essays, and memorization-based learning. For example,
students in the past relied on printed textbooks for studying and used paper-based exams to
demonstrate their understanding. Another example is letter writing, which was a primary form of
communication before the digital age. Despite advancements in technology, traditional literacy
skills remain fundamental, as they provide the necessary foundation for more complex and
modern literacies.

3. Conventional Literacies
Conventional literacies refer to the standard reading, writing, and numeracy
skills that are formally taught in schools and used in everyday life. They follow established
methods of instruction and assessment, such as phonics-based reading programs and
structured essay writing. Conventional literacies are often measured through standardized tests,
essays, and written assignments. For instance, students demonstrate their literacy skills by
writing book reports, solving math word problems, or reading aloud in class. Another example is
filling out forms, such as job applications or bank documents, which require the ability to read
instructions and write clear responses. While conventional literacies are still essential, they are
now being integrated with digital and media literacy skills to adapt to modern communication
and information-sharing methods.

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