Uraga, Jeshley C.

BSED 1-1
Assignment: Book- 1 (Lesson 7- PPT)
Questions for discussion.
1. What is meant by new literacies? What is their impact on the teaching-learning
process?
New literacies refer to the new forms and wide range of literacy abilities and
competences evolving and required as necessary skills to access and engage with digital
technology development so that we can function efficiently and confidently in our
society. It involves the ability to access, analyze and create media, to effectively use
digital devices, to make informed judgements and effective decisions, to make original
ideas and see the world in new ways, as well as the ability in understanding the principles
of ecosystems. The impact of the new literacies on the teaching-learning process will be
challenging because as the technologies rapidly growing, the teaching-learning process
are expected to move much more quickly too.

2. Describe a multiliterate teacher.

I will define a multiliterate teacher as someone who knows how to utilize various
technologies in their teaching. He/she must know how to take advantage of technology in
a powerful way. And someone who is wiser than technology.

3. Distinguish between basic and functional literacy.

Basic literacy refers to the performing simple skills to understand short text or
having the ability to read, write, and do simple math. For example, you read an
advertisement and you simply understand it and comparing two ticket prices so that you
know which you can save more. On the other hand, functional literacy refers to the
practical set of skills needed in real-life situations so that we can function well in our
community. In functional literacy, it is much more complex because reading and writing
words and numbers are not enough but knowing how to assess, use, and analyze the
words and numbers are indispensable. For instance, calculating the costs of food items
per ounce, analyzing graphs, interpret statistics, or plan budgets in business, comparing
viewpoints in editorials, and deliberating ideas.

4. How can we integrate new literacies and functional literacies in the curriculum and
in classroom practice?
We can integrate new literacies and functional literacies in the curriculum and in
classroom practice through effective teaching-learning implementation. Specifically,
through making make learning active which students are going to find more impactful
conclusions from doing rather than simply listening. We can offer opportunities for
students to be actively engaged in their learning journeys so that they’ll be able to possess
this literacy needed in our society.
Research Analysis and Implications
Synthesis and Learning Reflection
Direction: Write your learning insights on functional Literacy on the fan and make an acronym
from the word Literacy.
L- learning
I-integral part
T-transdisciplinary
E-education
R-research
A-analyzing
C-comprehension
Y-you