Types of literacy go beyond basic reading/writing to include skills for modern life, like Digital Literacy (using tech), Media Literacy (analyzing messages), Financial Literacy (money management), Health Literacy ( understanding health info), Visual Literacy (interpreting images), Cultural Literacy (understanding norms), and Numeracy (math skills), all crucial for navigating complex information and succeeding today.
Foundational Literacies
Basic/Reading/Writing: Recognizing letters, words, and expressing ideas.
Numeracy: Basic math and numerical understanding.
Functional Literacy: Using reading/writing for daily tasks (e.g., filling forms).
Modern & Specialized Literacies
- Digital Literacy: Using computers, the internet, and tech tools effectively.
- Information Literacy: Finding, evaluating, and using information.
- Financial Literacy: Managing money, budgeting, and investing.
- Health Literacy: Understanding health info for informed decisions.
- Visual Literacy: Interpreting and creating visual content (images, videos, design).
- Cultural Literacy: Understanding societal norms, language, and unwritten rules.
- Critical Literacy: Analyzing texts for power, bias, and deeper meanings.
- Scientific Literacy: Understanding scientific concepts for decision-making.
- Physical Literacy: Leading an active, healthy lifestyle.
- Media Literacy: Critically analyzing and creating media (news, social media).
- Emotional Literacy (EQ): Recognizing and managing one's own emotions and understanding others (empathy). Crucial for safe communities.
- Civic Literacy: Understanding rights, duties, and how the government works to participate in society.
- Eco/Environmental Literacy: Understanding how natural systems work and how to act sustainably.
