21st Century Literacies Quiz

What are the core competencies referred to as 21st-century skills?

• Collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic

• Basic literacy, comprehension, and functional literacy

• Cultural literacy and multicultural literacy

How does Alberta Education define literacy?

• The ability to read and write

• The ability, confidence, and willingness to engage with language

• The ability to do math

• The ability to communicate effectively

What is the understanding and interpretation of what is read called?

• Basic literacy

• Comprehension

• Functional literacy

• Cultural literacy

What does functional literacy refer to?

• The ability to read, write, and do math for real-life purposes

• The ability to understand cultural signs and symbols

• The ability to engage with language

• The ability to collaborate and think critically

What is globalization?

• The process of interaction and integration between people, business entities, governments, and cultures

• The ability to read and write in multiple languages

• The understanding of cultural differences

• The ability to communicate effectively

What are the effects of globalization?

• Economic, political, and military dependence

• Increased literacy rates

• Cultural homogenization

• Improved communication skills

What does cultural literacy refer to?

• The ability to understand the signs and symbols of a given culture

• The ability to read and write

• The ability to do math

• The ability to collaborate with others

What is the Dona Victorina Syndrome?

• A complex of inferiority regarding native culture

• A form of cultural literacy

• A method of teaching literacy

• A type of globalization

What challenges does cultural literacy face in the Philippines?

• Negative self-images and notions

• Lack of educational resources

• Political instability

• Economic inequality

What is multicultural literacy?

• The knowledge and skills necessary for clear communication with different cultures

• The ability to read and write in multiple languages

• The understanding of cultural differences

• The ability to collaborate with others