Category: Literacy

Over the last fifty years, the gap in reading-related test scores between the bottom 10% (10th percentile) and the top 10% (90th percentile) has grown by roughly 30 to 40 percent (Reardon, 1). Over that amount of time, the income inequality between the top 10% and bottom 10% has also significantly widened. The difference in…

Growing up, education and literacy were always encouraged in my household. My studies came first and everything else followed behind. I was taught very early that my education was my sole responsibility. My parents enforced that I would always have help and support, but I needed to help myself first and put forth the effort.…

Reading- its something you do on a daily basis. Youre doing it right now, but reading can be hard. According to Rebecca Silverman, an associate professor of education at Stanford Graduate School of Education, [reading] is not a natural phenomenon. Theres no specific region of the brain for reading or writing. Through evolution, humans have…

Did you know that since 2004, smartphone use has grown by more than 5000 percent, and the demand for more voice and data services is still greater than ever? Well, did you also know that text messaging remains the single most popular way of communicating, and many students view it as a key part of…

This paper aims to cover the topic of African American Literature and literacy about the 1982 epistolary novel by African American author Alice Walker. The paper will shed light on literacy and African American education and intellect as well as Alice Walkers intent behind making the theme of literacy a main one. The paper will…

In the modern age, the amount of data has been rapidly growing with the development of technology. People are consuming information via digital sources more than from traditional printed papers. However, the quality and credibility of the data on the web are questionable. Therefore, the need for information literacy skills has become more critical. People…

The problem of educating children from working or low-class families is actively discussed today. However, it is important to note that current debates were provoked by Patrick Finns book Literacy with an Attitude: Educating Working-Class Children in Their Own Self-Interest published in 1999. In his book, Finn discusses the complex concept of childrens literacy with…

Abstract Mathematics is an essential subject in the world of academics which makes use of symbols diagrams and words. Mathematics has borrowed a lot from the English language in its application. For instance, mathematics applies written English in various academic settings, and this serves to unify its applications (Bolling, 2011). However, non- English speaking countries…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction Choosing to pursue higher education online becomes more and more frequent because of its efficiency. However, some specific tools and devices are required for online learning. Online students can access their courses from any part of the world via their mobile phone, tablet, or laptop …

Racial literacy is an important concept that can give individuals insight in the topic of race and racism. Researchers point out that racial literacy refers to multiple topics such as discrimination, societal issues, inequality, and interpersonal relationships (Vetter & Hungerford-Kressor, 2014). A workshop that involves a discussion and certain new information delivered to the participants…