Educ 95 Literacies

• literacy


  is a process by which one expands one’s knowledge of reading and writing in order to develop one’s thinking and learning for the purpose of understanding oneself and the world. Literacy is the capacity to communicate using inscribed, printed, or electronic signs or symbols for representing language. In the 21st century, students need to know more and be able to do more than they did in the past. The new literacy requires both the "effective use" of language and "large amounts of specific information" about the world
• In order to create a heavily productive environment, as educators, we need to be informed about the continual change of literacies and embrace multi literacies. We need to encourage oral language and facilitate for a range of different learning styles through different forms of literacy.
• globalization and multicultural literacy 


  .is knowledge of cultures and languages. We live in multicultural societies, teach in multicultural settings, and our students interact with those who come from a different place. Awareness of and sensitivity to culturally determined norms promote understanding. In fact, when students embrace the principle that difference does not equal deficiency, they gain an appreciation for the wealth of diversity that surrounds us.
• media literacy 


  The ability to question, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and create media messages.
• financial literacy 


  the cognitive understanding of financial components and skills such as budgeting, investing, borrowing, taxation, and personal financial management. 
• social literacy 


  a students' successful performance and understanding of social Skills, organizational skills, and communication skills. 
• Cyber Literacy/ Digital Literacy-


  The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use and create information.
• eco literacy 


  the ability to understand the natural systems that make life on earth possible.
• Arts and Creativity Literacy


  the knowledge and understanding required to participate. Authentically in the arts. 
• globalization 


  is the process of interaction and integration among the people companies, government worldwide.
• global literacies 


  Aims to address the issues of globalizations, racism, diversity and social justice.
• Respect for humans no matter what their race, gender religion and political perspectives. And respect diversity and different perspective
• Promoting sustainable patterns of living. APPRECIATE: Appreciate the natural world and demonstrate respectful towards the rights of all livings.
• Globalization


  Comes to effect one another to the future goals of preparing young people for successful futures
• Globalization and education

  • Enhances the students' ability to acquire and utilize knowledge
  • Produces an increase in the quantity of scientifically and technically trained people
  • Encourages students to work as a team
  • Meets the knowledge and learning challenges and opportunities of the information age
• Globalization


  Creates supports for information technologists and practitioners for the purpose of rethinking education
• Globalization


  • Encourages exploration and experimentation to push the frontiers of potential information technologies
  • Enables global sharing of knowledge, skills and intellectual assets that are necessary for multiple development at different levels
• educational terms


  There is a growing understanding that neo-liberal version of globalization, particularly as implemented by bilateral, multilateral and international organizations.
• economic terms


  Is the increase economic interdependence of national economic issues across globalization
• political terms


  Leaders need to think of Human capital in globalization
• cultural terms 


  refers to the transfer of ideas, meanings and values across the borders.
• THEORIES are all about why” Coming up with theories is at the heart of the scientific process. In simplest terms, observations of a phenomenon lead to an educated guess about what is causing it or how it works.
• hyper globalist approach 


  Hyper globalists believe that the world can be seen as a single economic, cultural and Environmental equity.
• sceptical approach 


  in terms of education, sceptics doubt that any meaningful globalization has taken place. Believe that globalization is a process that has been going on for hundreds of years, and we are simply in another stage of that process. They believe that the nation-state remains the most important component of the world's economy, society and environment.
• TRANSFORMATIONALIST APPROACH- 


  Believe that while the world is becoming more globalized, some important processes and factors limit the level to which the world can be seen as a single entity. The transformationlist stance shows a realistic approach to globalisation
• GLOBALIZATION PROCESS


  The process of globalisation is the accelerating techniques, movements, and exchanges of goods, services, technologies, cultures, and human capital worldwide. Globalisation increases relationships between regions worldwide, connecting all societies so that events in different places are no longer isolated but are recognised and shaped by what happens miles away.
• Globalization in education refers to the increasing mobility of students and teachers across the world, and the need for educators to be more inclusive. The scope of globalization is to include the resulting social and economic transformations as well.
• Understanding globalization in education requires a broader perspective, one that looks at local, national and global contextual influences in a unified way. Teachers need to widen their cross-cultural skill set, and school leaders must update educational policies in order to respond to these global impact changes.
• Knowledge Transfer:

  Education facilitates the transfer of knowledge across borders. Through international collaborations, students and educators gain exposure to diverse perspectives, ideas, and innovations.
• Cultural Exchange:

  Educational institutions promote cultural exchange by welcoming students from different backgrounds. This fosters mutual understanding, respect, and appreciation for cultural diversity.
• Global Competence


  As economies become increasingly interconnected, there is a growing demand for individuals with global competence. Education equips students with skills such as cross-cultural communication, adaptability, and problem-solving in diverse contexts.
• Innovation and Research:

  Globalization thrives on innovation and research. Educational institutions serve as hubs for cutting-edge research, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship, driving progress and competitiveness on a global scale.
• Human Capital Development

  A well-educated workforce is essential for a country's economic development and competitiveness in the global market. Education enhances human capital by providing skills, knowledge, and critical thinking abilities.
• Social Mobility:


  Access to quality education enables social mobility by providing equal opportunities for individuals to succeed regardless of their background. This contributes to a more equitable and inclusive society, which is vital for sustainable globalization.
• In educational terms, there is a growing understanding that the neo- liberal version of globalization, particularly as implemented by bilateral, multilateral, and international organizations, is reflected in an educational agenda that privileges, if not directly imposes, particular policies of evaluation, financing, assessment, standards, teacher training, curriculum, instruction and testing.
• Some big benefits of globalization in education include: Greater awareness of other cultures, Better transnational collaboration, Reduced discrimination and racism, The spread of technology and innovation
• AIM OF GLOBALIZATION

  Extends students' awareness of the world in which they live by opening them to the diverse heritage of human thoughts and action and creativity.
• AIM OF GLOBALIZATION


  Global education place particular emphasis on the changes in communication and relationships among people throughout the world highlighting such issues as human conflict, economic systems, human rights and social justice, human commonality and diversity, literatures and cultures and the impact of technological evolution.
• SOCIO-CULTURAL ISSUES- 


  it showcases existing issues between the interaction of society and culture from beliefs, values, norms, to the relationships, hierarchies and influences
• CULTURAL Homogenization-

  Globalization often spreads Western cultural values, overshadowing local cultures and leading to homogenization. This blending of cultures can result in the loss of unique traditions as societies adopt Western norms, causing everyone to look and act alike.