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The Main Challenges For Digital Literacy in Language Education Include The Abrupt Shift To Online Learning and Teaching

Critical literacy aims to dismantle social injustice by questioning the power structures that privilege certain truths and knowledge over others. Through institutions like schools, these power structures perpetuate inequality by legitimizing only certain knowledge, thereby excluding marginalized groups. Critical theorists critique traditional education models where teachers transmit knowledge to passive students, and instead promote student exploration and construction of knowledge.

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The Main Challenges For Digital Literacy in Language Education Include The Abrupt Shift To Online Learning and Teaching

Critical literacy aims to dismantle social injustice by questioning the power structures that privilege certain truths and knowledge over others. Through institutions like schools, these power structures perpetuate inequality by legitimizing only certain knowledge, thereby excluding marginalized groups. Critical theorists critique traditional education models where teachers transmit knowledge to passive students, and instead promote student exploration and construction of knowledge.

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The main challenges for digital literacy in language education include the abrupt shift

to online learning and teaching, which required language teachers to quickly adapt
to online tools and resources. Additionally, there is a need to understand how
people's practices of using digital technologies affect the ways they use and learn
language, and vice versa. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the
challenges faced by language students and teaching staff in online teaching, such as
the lack of in-person contacts, recurring technical problems, and the need for
student discipline and IT knowledge.

The term “critical literacy” was developed by social critical theorists concerned with
dismantling social injustice and inequalities. These critical theorists contend that
unequal power relationships are prevalent, and those in power are the ones who
generally choose what truths are to be privileged. Through institutions like schooling
and government, these ideologies are supported, thereby perpetuating the status
quo. Within schools, only particular knowledge is legitimized, thus excluding groups
who are unable to contribute to the process of the authentication of that knowledge.
According to Ann Beck, “Critical educational theory or critical pedagogy applies the
tenets of critical social theory to the educational arena and takes on the task of
examining how schools reproduce inequality and justice.”

Critical social theorists are concerned with oppressive and unjust relationships
produced by traditional forms of schooling and critique the traditional models of
education, which typically place the teacher at the front of the classroom possessing
and transmitting the knowledge to students who sit idly “learning” or receiving the
information.

In Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Paulo Freire provides an example of how critical


literacy is developed in an educational context. Freire proposes a system in which
students become more socially aware through critique of multiple forms of injustice.
This awareness cannot be achieved if students are not given the opportunity to
explore and construct knowledge. Freire describes a traditional type of education as
the “banking concept of education.” This model of education is characterized by
instruction that “turns [students] into ‘containers,’ into ‘receptacles’ to be ‘filled’ by
the teacher.” In these classrooms, “knowledge is a gift bestowed by those who
consider themselves knowledgeable upon those whom they consider to know
nothing,” and the teachers separate themselves as being the possessors of
knowledge.

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Environmental literacy, often referred to as eco-
literacy or ecological literacy, is the capacity to
understand, evaluate, and make informed
decisions regarding environmental issues. It
involves having the knowledge, skills, and
awareness necessary to comprehend the
complex interrelationships between human
society and the natural world, and to apply that
understanding to address environmental
challenges and promote sustainability.

Ecological Literacy is a basic life-skill that


every human being on our planet should
be supported to develop. An ecologically
literate person understands that we are all
part of a living system, where the key
principles are about interdependence and
interconnectedness. An ecologically
literate person translates this
understanding into actions that
demonstrate conscious efforts to minimize
negative impacts on our life-sustaining
systems and maximize value
contribution to our collective wellbeing,
now and for the future generations.

Ecoiteracy, short for "ecological literacy," refers


to the understanding and knowledge of
ecological principles and the ability to apply
this understanding to make informed decisions
and take sustainable actions. Ecoliteracy
involves a deep comprehension of the
interconnections and relationships within
ecosystems, as well as an awareness of the
impact of human activities on the environment.
Many colleges and universities around the world have implemented various
"greening initiatives" to promote environmental sustainability and reduce their
carbon footprint. These initiatives encompass a wide range of efforts aimed at
making campuses more environmentally friendly. Here are some common greening
initiatives in colleges and universities:

1. Sustainable Buildings: Constructing and renovating buildings with energy-efficient


designs, green roofs, solar panels, and advanced insulation to reduce energy
consumption and carbon emissions.
2. Energy Efficiency: Implementing energy-saving measures such as LED lighting,
energy-efficient HVAC systems, and smart building management systems to reduce
energy usage and costs.
3. Renewable Energy: Investing in on-site renewable energy sources, such as solar
panels and wind turbines, to generate clean energy for campus operations.
4. Waste Reduction: Implementing waste reduction and recycling programs, as well as
composting initiatives to minimize landfill waste.

Artistic literacy is the knowledge and


understanding required to
participate. authentically in the arts.
While individuals can learn about dance,
media, music, theatre, and visual arts
through reading print texts, artistic
literacy requires that they.

Creative literacy is a concept that looks


beyond sitting with a book. It is a
“holistic” approach, in that it incorporates
activities that can strengthen reading
skills, but are more focused on broader
learning. In many cases it is an activity
that on the surface doesn’t even look like
it’s related to literacy or learning to read.
A couple quick examples:

 Holding crayons helps develop fine motor skills later used for writing.
 Drawing is a way to visually represent ideas and stories. Kids can build entire
stories around a single object they drew. Scribble has meaning to them, too.
 Singing songs (especially rhyming ones) reinforce letter sounds and build
vocabulary.

Characterizing artistically literate individuals means describing the qualities and


attributes that define people who have a deep and well-rounded understanding of
the arts. These individuals possess knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable them
to engage with and appreciate various forms of art, understand its cultural and
historical contexts, and express their thoughts and emotions about art effectively. In
essence, it involves painting a picture of what a person who is artistically literate
looks like in terms of their appreciation, knowledge, and involvement in the world of
art.

Teaching creativity can be challenging for various reasons. Here are some common
issues and challenges that educators may face when trying to foster creativity in their
students:

1. Subjectivity: Creativity is highly subjective, and there are no one-size-fits-all methods


for teaching it. What is considered creative to one person may not be the same for
another, making it difficult to assess and evaluate.
2. Standardized Education: Many educational systems prioritize standardized testing
and conformity, which can stifle creativity. The focus on rigid curricula and
standardized assessments may leave little room for encouraging innovative thinking
and creative expression.
3. Fear of Failure: Students may be hesitant to take creative risks due to a fear of failure.
Traditional grading systems often penalize mistakes, which can discourage
experimentation and unconventional thinking.
4. Time Constraints: The pressure to cover a fixed curriculum within a specific timeframe
can limit the opportunities for extended exploration and in-depth creative projects.
5. Lack of Resources: Insufficient resources, including art supplies, technology, or access
to creative environments, can hinder creative teaching and learning.

Critical literacy and the arts are interconnected concepts that emphasize the
importance of examining and understanding the role of the arts in society from a
critical perspective. Critical literacy is a framework for analyzing and deconstructing
texts, which can include written, visual, and performance-based works. The arts
encompass various forms of creative expression, such as literature, visual arts, music,
theater, and more. When these two concepts intersect, they offer a powerful means
for individuals to engage with and interpret the world around them.
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Critical literacy is the ability to actively read text in a manner that promotes a deeper
understanding of socially constructed concepts; such as power, inequality, and
injustice in human relationships. Critical literacy encourages individuals to
understand and question the attitudes, values, and beliefs of written texts, visual
applications, and spoken words.

The development of critical literacy pushes students to question issues of power; in


essence, to become thoughtful, active citizens. Becoming critically literate means that
students have developed and mastered the ability to read, analyze, critique, and
question the messages inherently present within any form of text.

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