Literacy is a form of communication. It is commonly known as the ability to read and write and also includes the ability to understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute using printed and written materials. Literacy is used in a variety of contexts and can cross between contexts. It is essential to acquire other basic skills. Literacy can be divided into five components: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Why is literacy Important?
Economy Literacy is essential for the economy and economic development. The ability to read allows for greater creativity and the expansion of ideas across a region, country, continent, or the world. This ability to express and preserve information in addition to communicating it. Health Literacy is essential to individuals for their individual health. Being literate allows individuals to read prescriptions, follow directions, and allows individuals to take control of their health. It can help people to make smart healthcare choices and advocate for themselves and their care. Personal Growth Being literate allows individuals to expand their skills and learn new concepts. Many technical and advanced degrees require students to read instructions, textbooks and other information. Because of this literacy is essential for personal growth.
What is 21st century Literacy?
21st century literacy is the ability to read, write and communicate across different cultures around the work. This ability references the ability to work across culturally and share information across world. It is expanded by the ability to do multi-media. 21st century literacy brings multiple streams of information together into one-fold.
What causes Illiteracy?
-parents with little schooling -lack of books -living conditions (including poverty) -learning disabilities -self motivation -tradition and cultural expectations -Health issues