Teaching Literacy:
     Keeping Up with the Times

     an eBook by
     Dr. Patricia Fioriello

 

     Starting Off...

Teaching methodology is as important as the content being taught. Teaching English literacy in today's educational patterns is dominated by a specific conception of literacy. Being literate might refer to people with accurate knowledge of a particular set of alphabets, but that cannot be the end by itself. The term literate has now acquired the meaning of an individual conversant with the ways of the world and has proper communicative skills to conduct himself at the global platform.

'Teaching Literacy: Keeping Up with The Times' by Dr. Patricia Fioriello is meant for educators, mentors and teachers who coach people in search of systematic ways to use informative resources and tools. Participating in inquiry-based learning can help them in getting relevant information and subsequently employ their knowledge in an effective manner. Being computer and internet literate has increasingly becoming a mandatory requirement. This book helps in understanding and using appropriate methods to explore internet literacy.

 

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Teaching Literacy: Keeping up with the Times


Dr. Fioriello has introduced 'Teaching Literacy: Keeping Up with the Times’ with a purpose to initiate a discourse about the historical trends in literacy education. With the help of analytical details the book introspects into the gradual degeneration of preexisting trends implemented in modern classroom. In addition, it proposes newer methods for the teachers and administrators to update their curriculum in accordance with the needs of the age. This is the only way to restore the relevance of literacy before the twenty-first century students. Significance of literacy in education, even in the recent past was not properly assessed. Today, moving ahead of the intervention, literacy is more than the mere ability to identify alphabets.

Compelling issues like economic factors and environmental conditions are demanding a paperless solution. Hence, any further progress regarding literacy must essentially incorporate computer and electronic media literacy. Since the internet has much wider a reach than that of traditional books and texts, the writing has to be effectively modified. The target is wider with the diverse global audience.

      The Book at a Glance

Crisp in her addressal to the preordainment modes of imparting English language literacy, Dr. Fioriello considered the step by step explanation as her vital tool to assist the readers of the book.

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Setting the stage

Setting the stage provides the readers ample knowledge about the history of literacy before moving further ahead. The preview of the past provides an analysis of the methods of teaching practiced traditionally. With every passing generation, reading and writing practices have significantly modified bringing major changes in the concepts of literacy. Consequently, the parameters for qualifying as literate have also changed. Examining different historical materials available for reading, the book presents a comparison of educational resources of the past and present.

Online comprehension and writing

Online comprehension and writing is included to guide both the academicians and the homeschooling parents and students. Computer literacy is set to be one of the basic criteria of eligibility in most of the professional worlds in the near future. This book propagates the idea of educating the next generation with computer and online literacy from the grass-root level. It discusses how changes can be incorporated into the school curriculum to accommodate new technology-based forms of literacy. An argument holds that inclination towards technology might lead to developing negligence towards the classical works of literature. But technology is not intended to substitute classics, but make them more accessible. This book aims to bring a positive conclusion to this debate.

The book also devotes insights to the additional skills, like ample knowledge about special vocabulary typical of basic computer education like proper usages of hyperlinks and shorthands, writing online etc. With this book you will also discover suggestions on using the search engines effectively as sources of reference materials for your researches.

Language and communication

The author further explores the idea of language and communication based on technology to a greater extent. It reflects an understanding that unlike the prior generations who work in a local economy, today's students would be working in the global economy of future. So it is necessary to expand the language and communication curriculum from the earliest grades, to prepare the students for the world of multiple languages and local expressions. Results of the researches by the author suggest that the development of communication and language acquisition rely greatly upon the proper curriculum at schools. The book covers the entire subject highlighting the prime aspects of treating English as a second language, tracing the Origin of English, Cultural Diversity, the benefits of Translation skills, interpreting logos, fonts and idiomatic expressions, written language etc.

The paperless world

In this chapter the author discusses the merits of online literacy in the context of paperless world. The idea of a paperless world has culminated following various issues including convenience, accessibility and the major environmental concern of extensive paper usage. The book stresses on both the economic and ecological factors that will push the paperless movement. Through this chapter, Dr. Fioriello projects anticipation about how the paperless world might impact the trends of education and thereby suggests employing digital textbooks, online testing and professional development as the key areas of literacy for a proper transition into the paperless solution.

Different cultures and customs: a global audience

This book speaks about connecting to the global audience. It aims at providing broader understanding of the different cultures and customs. Students need to briefed about International English. Without comprehensive knowledge in the subject, they would never be able to handle Professional Writing. Proper reading and interpretation of online content, according to the author, also depends upon adequate perception about International English. Thus, the chapter brings up literacy issues that are encountered while interacting with those nonnative English speakers.

Online assessment

This book speaks about connecting to the global audience. It aims at providing broader understanding of the different cultures and customs. Students need to briefed about International English. Without comprehensive knowledge in the subject, they would never be able to handle Professional Writing. Proper reading and interpretation of online content, according to the author, also depends upon adequate perception about International English. Thus, the chapter brings up literacy issues that are encountered while interacting with those nonnative English speakers.

The next steps-preparing for the change

In the final chapter Dr. Fioriello discusses on how to prepare for the big change. She turns the focus on the Professional Development – some of the key factors the teachers and the districts might be facing. Providing a detailed analysis of current state of affairs for the Districts, the issues of Funding and Transition Process have been properly explored here. The topics discussed include analysis of budgetary needs, fund-raising, community education, potential business partnerships etc. Informational sessions and Training are other subjects discussed by the author. The chapter concludes with A Note for the Teachers.

About the Author

Dr. Patricia Fioriello is an educator from San Francisco, California. An international figure, Dr. Fioriello, has extensive training in public education. Her professional background and positions in education reflects her avid experience. Proficient in blogging, publications, and marketing techniques, she perfectly blends the worlds of traditional and modern approaches towards education. Apart from coaching and mentoring, she aids the school systems with technology and marketing techniques. Her marketing skills and profound experience in education makes her contributions as an educator, invaluable for her associates. With all the proven strategies and latest contents, for both students and teachers, this book mirrors her dedication and passion for education.

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