Group 3: 21st Century Literacy

Almira P. Emano
Rey Lorence Boiser
Samantha Chloe L. Salvo

Learning Objectives:
1. To be able to define what literacy is.
2. To have a grasp on the different types of literacy present in the 21st century world.
3. To identify a problem in the 21st century literacy and its corresponding solution.
4. To be aware of the importance of 21st century literacy.

What is literacy?
According to the National Literacy Trust, Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak and listen in
a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world. In its most basic form,
it is the way we connect to the world around us, how we form it and are formed by it. It is the
means by which we communicate with others, not only through reading and writing, but also
through speaking, listening, and creating. We express our experience of the world through it.

Types of 21st century literacy:

1. Ecoliteracy
> Means the understanding of how ecosystems function and the interdependence of living and
nonliving things within them.
> Students can understand ecoliteracy as learning how everything in nature is connected and
how we can take care of the Earth by making good choices.

2. Cyberliteracy
> From the word “Cyber” which relates to computer and technology and the word “Literacy”
which refers to our reading and writing skills, cyber literacy is the ability to use computers and
technologies effectively. (Cybint, 2021)
> Cyber Literacy could be video games, social media, or even youtube videos! (Add pictures)
> Understanding how to navigate your computers is important in order to protect your data, find
reliable information faster, and to avoid infecting your computers with viruses and malwares.

3. Financial Literacy
> Financial Literacy refers to a person's overall effective capability in managing and handling
his/her finances (or money).
> Basically, financial literacy is being wise and responsible in spending your money, saving it,
and expanding how much money you have through working or investing.
> Financial literacy can be learned through various sources may it be in books or in the internet
or you can learn it in school when you choose ABM as your academic track in the future or
when you take financial or business related courses in college.

4. Social/Emotional Literacy
> Emotional literacy means one’s ability to “read,” recognize, and respond appropriately to
emotions and feelings in oneself and in others. (SEL and Literacy: A Natural Fit, n.d.)
>Social literacy is learning how to build and maintain respectful relationships.
>All these skills are taught in your childhood and can be improved through your adulthood.

The problem and solution in 21st century literacy:

The problem in today's world and generation is that we tend to waste too much time and
potential that it becomes bad for knowledge and understanding in various forms of literacy. To
solve this matter, we must take time each day to expand our knowledge in various forms of
literacy for us to become successful and effective people in the future.

Conclusion: The importance of 21st century literacy

Literacy is more than just reading and writing. It also comes with deep understanding and
comprehension. Literacy is important in your daily life, from reading food labels at the
supermarket to reading road signs, reading menus at the local café, and browsing the internet.

References:

D. (2021, January 27). What is Cyber Literacy and Why is it Important? Cybint.

https://www.cybintsolutions.com/what-is-cyber-literacy-why-important/

What is literacy? (n.d.). National Literacy Trust. https://literacytrust.org.uk/information/what-is-

literacy/

21st-Century Readers: Developing Literacy Skills in a Digital World | en | OECD. (n.d.).

https://www.oecd.org/publications/21st-century-readers-a83d84cb-en.htm