14. Historical literacy is an understanding of the human experience. Concepts like empathy, bias and cultural memory aid in providing a context for the complexity of history. Methodologies like hypothesis, prediction, critical thinking, logic, and historiography create a ladder that makes history accessible. Processes like cause/effect, chronology, continuity and change, and inquiry are ways to manage information. The end result of historical literacy is to enhance our understanding of the world today and tomorrow. Picture by sisaphus
23. Scientific literacy involves developing observational skills so that individuals are aware of the natural environment around them. This allows them to formulate questions and design ways of investigating these questions. The connections made from the analysis of data and information through investigation is used to identify the value and impact of that information to their lives in order to form opinions and make decisions. A scientifically literate person can confidently use these connections to engage in discussions and communicate ideas using a variety of media.
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27. Students in English are literate when they can use language in written and oral forms to communicate clearly their understanding of a variety of texts (visual, print, graphic, digital, spoken) in order to make connections to their own lives through the careful examination of the parts and functions of those texts. In English, students explore these connections through works of prose fiction and non-fiction, poetry, and media forms. Furthermore, students must be able to apply critical literacy to the assessment and evaluation of the purpose of the text, especially to become self reflective of their ability to read, write, speak and listen effectively. Ultimately, literacy in the English classroom makes explicit through language the connections the reader makes to self, text and humanity.
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31. Literacy in Transportation Technology to solve practical challenges efficiently and accurately Image by Julep67
![After two years of teacher inquiry projects related to written communication in Avon Maitland secondary schools and literacy focus group sessions with subject specific teacher teams, the following perspectives have emerged: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The following slides were developed by teacher focus groups with the intention of beginning a conversation about subject-specific literacy. In some instances, focus groups also began to explore the differences between the classroom texts they use and texts that are authentic in their discipline.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)