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Redefining LIteracy in Education
A quick search of the internet reveals a plethora of literacy terminology. No longer does literacy refer solely to reading and writing, but
instead to a vast array of 21st century skills. A few examples appearing in the research are listed:
• Biliteracy • Functional Literacy • Physical Literacy
• Computer Literacy • Global Literacy • Political Literacy
• Cultural Literacy • Health Literacy • Poverty Literacy
• Data Literacy • Information Literacy • Social Literacy
• Digital Literacy • Media Literacy • Technology Literacy
• Emotional Literacy • Multicultural Literacy • Visual Literacy
The next issue of Curriculum in Context will address the intersection of education and literacy. As an educator, how do you define
literacy? What are the critical elements of literacy for the 21st century? What does it mean to be literate? How can schools help students
to become literate? What process have local districts used to define a literacy curriculum? Curriculum in Context is accepting articles that
address literacy in the broadest sense. These are just some of the questions that you might consider when submitting an article or book
review for consideration.
The editorial staff invites you to submit a manuscript on this topic to Lisa Laurier, Ed.D. (llaurier@whitworth.edu) by September
16th. Potential articles submitted for the Learn section should be a current book review between 500 and 750 words and should include
the APA reference for the book. Manuscripts for the new Teach and Lead sections should be between 850 and 2500 words, focus on either
the classroom (i.e., teacher) perspective or the leadership perspective, and include citations written in APA format.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
September 15, 2016