Literacy Thomas Deans

In Writing and Community Action by Thomas Deans the question, “What is Literacy?” is asked, and although the dictionary only defines it as, “the ability to read and write (68),” the term literacy can be defined and addressed to in so many different ways. While reading and learning about the term itself, there are different kinds of literacies. Among these there are: functional, cultural, academic, and critical literacy. They can be used to help examine the motives, practices, and possibilities of particular literacy initiatives (69). Which mainly focus on different aspects of reading and writing. An expert ideologist, Paulo Freire, states that the academic literacy relates to “The Banking Concept”. “Education thus becomes an act of depositing,

Many famous people have found that it is much easier to write and to inform others about their life by using the media and its networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more! So the diction as we speak has developed into short phrases rather than using the actual word, so it is important to be able to acknowledge literacy even in writing on social media when we see it the most. This falls under the category of the Amish definition in which we see since it states that grammar, punctuation and spelling count and are indeed important. Many factors have to be considered when defining the term literacy, and it is important to know that there is not just one answer to it but

Today when referred to the term ‘literacy as adaptation’, it is defined as it has been adapted to in the past or even how it is used today. Being literate is always necessary for learning. As students go through school and engage with subject areas more deeply, concepts become more challenging and difficult for them to understand. This definition is important as it looks at literacy, at least to some extent, from a more valid perspective. Literacy as power emphasizes a relationship between literacy and group or community advancement (77). The definition of 'literate', then, depends on the skills needed within a particular environment. Of note, also, is the emphasis on English. Being literate is necessary for learning. As students progress through school and engage with subject areas more deeply, concepts become more challenging. Last but not least, Literacy as state of grace is has a concern with preserving and understanding scripture is at the core of many religious traditions (78). Students use a greater variety of learning resources with more and more complex language and structure. Because of these individuals' cognitive limitations, educators may not consider literacy learning as an educational goal. As a result, individuals with cognitive impairments are at risk of being