Literacy Profile Research Articles

A cross-sectional health literacy profile of Australian regional adults using the Health Literacy Questionnaire©

ObjectiveHealth literacy is the resources and abilities required to make and enact health decisions. This study aimed to describe the health literacy of a diverse cross-section of adults in regional Victoria. MethodsParticipants were recruited from two primary care clinics differing in socioeconomic scope and through non-clinical recruitment via the town’s largest football club. Health Literacy Questionnaire© measured nine distinct scales, and comprehensive demographic data were also collected. Effect-sizes and regression were used for health literacy comparison between groups. ResultsIn this sample of 351 adults, health literacy strengths were observed in Scale 1: ‘Feeling understood and supported by healthcare providers’ (mean 3.29/4 ±0.5) and Scale 9: ‘Understanding health information well enough to know what to do’ (mean 4.10/5 ±0.6). Challenging areas were Scale 5: ‘Appraising health information’ (mean 2.88/4 ±0.5) and Scale 7: ‘Navigating the healthcare system’ (mean 3.84/5 ±0.6). After adjustment, living alone predicted lower scores across most scales. ConclusionsThis study showed greater health literacy barriers experienced by certain groups, particularly those who live alone and those who weren’t clinically recruited. Implications for public healthThese findings have implications for further research into addressing health literacy barriers in marginalised individuals and non-clinical settings. Results from this study may inform interventions which address identified barriers.

ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY PROFILE OF STUDENTS IN NATURAL SCIENCE LEARNING-BASED EXPERIENTIAL

The issue of environmental damage has been widely discussed in recent years in various parts of the world. Environmental literacy is very necessary for the prevention of environmental problems and for creating a healthy environment. One effective model to improve environmental literacy in schools is Experiential Learning, which invites students to design actions to care for the environment and actively participate in providing solutions to environmental problems. This study aims to determine the environmental literacy profile of students at SMPN 4 Depok in experiential learning-based science learning. This research is a quantitative descriptive study with a cluster random sampling technique, namely 50 students of classes VIIA and VII C. The data collection instrument used was 7 environmental literacy description test questions developed from 4 environmental literacy indicators (knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behavior). Data analysis was carried out quantitatively by calculating the percentage to determine the category of students' environmental literacy. Based on the results of data analysis, it was found that the average achievement of the knowledge aspect was 86.2%; the attitude aspect is 65.5%; the skill aspect is 82.5%, and the behavioral aspect is 71.4%. The average of these results shows the level of environmental literacy is 76.4% which is included in the high category. After knowing the environmental literacy profile of students, it is necessary to develop research on interesting and innovative media in science learning so that the four stages of Experiential Learning can run more optimally.

Profile of Students' Mathematical Literacy in Solving Mathematics Problems Viewed from Learning Styles

Mathematical literacy is mathematics that has a different context to enable one to formulate, use and interpret mathematical problems and is very important in solving mathematical problems. This study aims to describe the profile of students' mathematical literacy in solving mathematical problems in relation to students' learning styles. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with the subject matter of SMA Negeri 2 Trenggalek. Data collection techniques through questionnaires, interviews and documentation. The collected data was then analyzed in four steps, namely data reduction, triangulation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that the profile of mathematical literacy is more complete for visual learning styles than for auditory and kinesthetic learning styles.

Monitoring of digital literacy levels and profiles in the regional education system: analysis of digital gaps

Introduction. Digital literacy (hereinafter – DL) is a key element of the modern educational system, and its absence may lead to limited access to educational resources and unequal development opportunities. Monitoring of DL levels of pupils and students in the system of general (hereinafter – GE) and secondary vocational education (hereinafter – SVE) allows to identify strengths and weaknesses of digital training in the regional education system and to put forward cause-and-effect investigative hypotheses about the causes of digital breaks. The purpose of the research is to investigate levels and profiles of digital literacy among students in different educational institutions and to identify digital gaps in different parameters. Materials and methods. More than three thousand students from various types of educational institutions took part in the study, including general education schools, gymnasiums, lyceums and colleges of the Tomsk region (Russian Federation). The monitoring process used a previously developed operationalized model of DL adapted for the Russian education system. Methods of mathematical statistics (Kruskal — Wallis, Mann–Whitney, One-way analysis of variance) were used to compare levels and profiles of DL at selected levels of GE and SVE. Results. There are significant differences in DL between the level of GE as a whole and SVE (z = -3,824, p < 0,0001; z = -2,904, p < 0,004). Among the students of GE and SVE the highest levels of metacompetencies of information literacy and content creation (primary general education (hereinafter – PGE)– 64%, basic general education (hereinafter – BGE) – 66.8%, secondary general education (hereinafter – SGE) – 71.2% and SVE – 71.4%), the lowest – level of metacompetency of interaction and communication in networks (PGE – 73%, BGE – 50.2%, SGE – 66.8% and SVE – 59.8%). Conclusion. The monitoring of digital literacy in the regional system of general and secondary vocational education has shown that there are many gaps and disparities both within individual digital literacy profiles and at different stages and levels of education. DL gaps among learners are caused by gaps in digital training at educational institutions, unequal access to infrastructure, and socio-economic and cultural inequalities. The analysis of the digital divide will lead to the development of recommendations and strategies aimed at bridging the DL gap.

Environmental literacy profile of prospective new biology teachers at Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji based on cognitive aspects about climate change

Various environmental problems that arise due to climate change have had a major impact on human survival. Therefore, it is necessary to create environmental awareness, which is the main thing that anyone, including students, needs to have. Students have the potential to increase community environmental literacy. However, this potential needs to be increased and its profile explained, especially for new students. This research describes the environmental literacy profile of new student biology teacher candidates at Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji (UMRAH) in terms of cognitive aspects of climate change. This descriptive research uses essay questions about climate change. These questions were given to all new students of UMRAH Biology Education Study Program class 2022 as samples taken using total sampling techniques. Based on the research results, the environmental literacy profile of prospective new biology teachers at UMRAH in terms of cognitive aspects about climate change is in the sufficient category.

Prospective Elementary School Teachers’ Reading Literacy Profile Based on Minimum Competency Assessment with the Implementation of the Discovery Learning Model

Every student needs to have learning and innovation skills, media, information, and technology literacy, as well as life skills so they can work and survive in the 21st century. Reading literacy skill is required for developing 21st-century life skills. According to empirical data from the PIRLS test in 2011 and the PISA test in 2018, Indonesian students’ reading literacy skill is still subpar worldwide. High reading literacy skill is required of prospective elementary school teachers. Utilizing a discovery learning approach that strengthens prospective elementary school teachers and students reading literacy skills can help reduce these issues. The two main objectives of this study are: 1) to profile the reading literacy skill of prospective elementary school teachers based on the Minimum Competency Assessment and 2) to analyze the effectiveness of implementing the discovery learning model on prospective elementary school teachers’ reading literacy skill. The research method used is a mixed method with a sequential explanatory design that sequentially combines quantitative and qualitative research methods. The results showed that: 1) based on the Minimum Competency Assessment, prospective elementary school teachers’ reading literacy profile was still relatively low (i.e., average score: 54.03, average score for each indicator—finding information, understanding, evaluating and reflecting: 48, 51.8, and of 56.3 respectively); 2) based on the average score of the prospective elementary school teachers’ reading literacy skill before and after the implementation of discovery learning model (54.03 and 72.18 respectively), the implementation of the discovery learning model is effective in improving the reading literacy skills of prospective elementary school teachers who are included under the moderate criteria. This outcome is a result of the integration of the discovery learning model of each syntax training with reading literacy activities, which stimulates students’ reading literacy skills.

Profile of Interactive Learning Media Based Digital Literacy Needs on Elemental Chemistry Concepts

Interactive learning media integrated with technology are needed to facilitate the explanation of abstract material, including elemental chemistry. The study aims to analyze the profile of interactive learning media-based digital literacy needs on elemental chemistry concepts in high school students. The research uses a descriptive qualitative research method. The subjects of this study consisted of chemistry teachers and high school students from four sub-districts in Trenggalek Regency. Based on perspective of teachers and students, they need learning media that can help explain abstract material to be more communicative and interactive to increase learning effectiveness. The results of questionnaire answers show the application of interactive digital learning media based digital literacy fromthe teachers and students are 39% and 37%, respectively. The percentage shows that digital literacy-based learning media is still lacking. Furthermore, interactive learning media based on digital literacy could be developed to fulfill a need using specific criteria.

Students Scientific Literacy Profile of Mathematics Education Study Program in Chemistry Subjects

This study aims to describe the scientific literacy profile of students in the mathematics education study program in chemistry subjects. The research method is descriptive quantitative research, with the research subject being the second semester students of the Mathematics Education Study Program at the University of Flores in 2021/2022 academic year, totaling 29 peoples. The data resource from the questionnaires, which was based on the aspect of competence. Furthermore, the scientific literacy student competency test questions were tested for validity and reliability, then continued with a final score test to interpret descriptively student learning outcomes. The results of the scientific literacy profile of prospective teachers mathematics at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Flores University consist of 5 indicators, namely, identifying and explaining scientific phenomena, getting a score of 75.45, which is good category; evaluating and designing scientific questions, getting score of 55.75, which is reasonable category; interpreting data and evidence scientifically, getting a score of 62.25 which is reasonable category; creating a good graph, getting a score of 57.55 which is reasonable category; problem-solving skills, getting a score of 60.25 which is reasonable category; understanding and interpreting data, getting a score of 45.00 which is very much less category; and the ability to draw conclusions, getting a score of 77.00 which is good category. These results performed that scientific literacy skills of students are reasonable category.

The emergent literacy skills of 4- to 5-year-old children with and without a history of late talking

Purpose To explore the emergent literacy skills of 4- to 5-year-old children with a history of late talking (H-LT) and a history of typical development (H-TD) by: (1) determining if the two groups differ on measures of emergent literacy, and (2) identifying the proportion in each group presenting with weak emergent literacy profiles. Method The emergent literacy skills of 4- to 5-year-old children with a H-LT (n = 13) and a H-TD (n = 11) were compared on measures of phonological awareness, print awareness (including print concepts and letter-sound knowledge), and narrative. Cut-off scores reflecting weak performance for each measure were determined. Children scoring below the cut-off on at least two measures were identified as having a weak emergent literacy profile. Result Group means indicated poorer emergent literacy performance in children with a H-LT compared to a H-TD, however, comparisons were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Proportionally, more children with a H-LT had a weak emergent literacy profile (8/13; 62%) compared to children with a H-TD (2/11; 18%). Conclusion Children with a H-LT may be more vulnerable for emergent literacy difficulties. By assessing multiple emergent literacy skills, individualised profiles for children can be determined and reported alongside between-group comparisons.

Chemistry students’ digital literacy skills on thermochemistry context “hydrogen fuel issue”

Living in the era of the Internet of things makes students familiar with the use of digital platforms in their daily life. However, several studies show that familiarity with digital platforms does not merely indicate that students are digitally literate. Students are still vulnerable to unreliable news, only mastering digital social platforms, and are unfamiliar with specific digital applications of expertise. This study aims to examine chemistry students’ digital skills related to thermochemical content integrated with the global dilemma of ​​using hydrogen fuel. This research utilized a mixed-methods design, a sequential explanatory type. Quantitative data was obtained through surveys and structured interviews to obtain qualitative data. Research participants included 74 chemistry students from seven state universities in Indonesia. The research instrument was a two-tier digital literacy questionnaire (r=0.947) consisting of 13 items, with self-assessment as the first tier and knowledge-based assessment (verification questions) as the second tier. Digital literacy profiles from surveys and interviews show that most students’ skills are at the foundation and intermediate levels. The research implication is that students’ digital literacy skills need to be improved, especially explicitly teaching several competencies related to digital literacy.

Energy Literacy Profile of Vocational High School Teacher Candidates for Renewable Energy Engineering Expertise Program

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>This study examines the energy literacy profile of engineering students as vocational high school teacher candidates for renewable energy engineering expertise programs in terms of 3 energy literacy domains: knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. This research uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive-comparative design, conducted on 135 engineering students from 3 study programs at the Indonesian University of Education. The results obtained are that the energy literacy knowledge of engineering students as vocational high school teacher candidates for renewable energy engineering expertise programs is low. Still, their energy literacy attitudes and behaviors are quite good. There was no statistically significant difference in energy literacy between the female and male student groups. In this study, it was known that students from 3 study programs received energy content from different courses. Their energy literacy results were influenced by differences in the range and depth of energy content provided by each study program. The results of this study can be a consideration for universities to develop energy literacy education and learning models and pay attention to the needs, content, and depth of energy content in each study program, especially study programs that are qualified as teachers candidates of vocational high school Renewable Energy Engineering Expertise Program. </span></p></div></div></div>

The development and progress of health literacy in China.

Limited health literacy is a serious public health problem. It is strongly associated with increased hospital admissions and readmission, poorer self-management, and health outcomes. It can lead to poor management of chronic disease, lower health care quality, increased mortality, and higher healthcare expenditures. Understanding China's current situation and the progress of health literacy levels are critical to achieving practical solutions for improving population health. This paper intended to provide a concise overview of the key milestones and specific practices in health literacy in China. We summarized the characteristics and changing profile of health literacy from 2008 to 2020 in China. We developed an intervention framework based on social ecosystem theory for improving health literacy in China. Meanwhile, some multi-level actionable recommendations were proposed. The study revealed that China has made progress in improving health literacy in the last decades. Health literacy levels increased from 6.48% of the population in 2008 to 23.15% in 2020. Geographic disparities were substantial. The East performed better health literacy than the Central and West, and cities had higher adequate health literacy than rural areas. Social development index, age, and education level were highly associated with health literacy. A global joint effort to improve health literacy will be required. And we advocate a whole-of-society approach that involves the participation of the entire ecosystem around the targeted population.

Environmental literacy profile of senior high school in Mowewe Southeast Sulawesi

Lack of awareness and human responsibility is one of the factors that have a major impact on increasing environmental problems. The purpose of this study was to describe the environmental literacy skills of class XI students of senior high school 1 Mowewe. The method used is a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. This research was conducted in the odd semester 2021/2022 academic year (September until November), at SMAN 1 Mowewe (Southeast Sulawesi, the subjects in this study were 50 students of class XI senior high school 1 Mowewe. The questionnaire was used to measure students' environmental literacy. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results showed that the indicator of knowledge was worth 59.78, the attitude indicator of students' attitudes was worth 69.18, the ability of cognitive skills to the environment was worth 74.52, and student behavior towards the environment had a value of 67.86. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the environmental literacy ability of students at senior high school 1 Mowewe, namely the knowledge indicator has a value of 59.78 with a fairly good category, students' attitudes have a value of 69.18 with a good category. category, the ability of cognitive skills to the environment has a value of 74.52 with a good category, and student behavior towards the environment has a value of 67.86 with a good category.

Addressing health literacy to reduce inequalities among migrants: which profiles need our attention?

Abstract Health literacy, the ability to access, understand, appraise, remember and use health information and services, has great potential to reduce inequalities in access to and outcomes of care. People may have different patterns of health literacy needs and strengths. Yet, the design of interventions is frequently not responsive to the specificities of different segments of the population, including migrant groups. We aimed to identify profiles of migrants to inform the co-design of interventions targeting people at risk of poor outcomes. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1126 adult migrants living in Portugal. Data were collected using the 9-dimension HLQ (Health Literacy Questionnaire), and a sociodemographic questionnaire. A cluster analysis of data was performed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 migrants, stratified by the clusters. The optimal cluster solution yielded 16 profiles revealing diversity in combinations of strengths and needs across the HLQ domains. While 29.8% of migrants scored moderate to high on all 9 domains (profiles 2, 6, 8, 16), 63.4% of participants struggled with 1 or several aspects of health literacy, namely ‘Feeling understood and supported by healthcare providers'. Notably, 36.8% (6 profiles) exhibited difficulty across most of health literacy domains. The interviews provided a tangible description of the health literacy needs and resources with five main themes (access, understand, appraise, retrieve and use). Regarding ‘access', migrants expressed different preferred learning styles and needed to access different sorts of information at distinct times. The ‘use’ of information was rarely a one-time decision but a decision that people needed to make repeatedly. Health literacy is a highly diverse concept where subgroups exhibited diverse patterns. The cluster analysis can be used to inform the co-design, prioritisation and implementation of locally designed, fit-for-purpose solutions to improve health literacy. Key messages • Health literacy profiles can inform interventions to mitigate health inequalities among vulnerable migrant groups. • The identification of distinct profiles can contribute to minimise the disconnect between what people/communities need and what is developed to improve health and equity.

Post-treatment Outcomes and Changes in Health Literacy of People Discharged from Specialist Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

Health literacy comprises an individual’s ability to adequately access, understand and utilise health information, enabling effective navigation of the healthcare system. Low health literacy is a problem for people living with substance use disorders (SUDs). This study aims to examine whether health literacy changes for people discharged from specialist SUD treatment services. Two hundred thirty-one people recruited from residential SUD treatment services across New South Wales, Australia, completed a questionnaire upon entry into the service and again at 6 months post-treatment. Treatment outcomes were also measured. Three health literacy profiles were identified: lowest (n = 52, 22.5%), moderate (n = 111, 48.1%) and highest health literacy (n = 68, 29.4%). Lowest and moderate profiles showed improved health literacy at 6 months. However, the lowest profile still had significantly lower health literacy, quality of life and higher levels of psychological distress compared with participants in the highest profile at 6 months. People within the lowest health literacy profile improved, although they continued to experience lower health literacy and some poorer treatment outcomes. Health literacy interventions tailored for people within lowest health literacy profiles should be implemented and assessed for effectiveness within specialist SUD treatment services.

DESKRIPSI LITERASI DIGITAL PESERTA DIDIK DI SMA MUHAMMADIYAH 1 PONTIANAK

This study aims to decribe the digital literacy profile of students at SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Pontianak. The form of research used is survey. The sample in this study was selected through a saturated sampling technique (all members of the population) totaling 100 students. The research instrument using a questionnaire consists of 22 statements, 4 aspects and 12 indicators. The results showed that the digital literacy skills of students in the attitude aspect of the attitude indicator towards online learning were 62%, the socio-emotional aspect of the indicator was 59% teamwork, network sharing 70%, ethics 73%, legal literacy 71% and self-preservation 82%. The technical aspects of cognition and discovery indicators are 78% each, 63% presentation. The cognitive aspect of the analysis indicator is 65%, evaluation is 72% and creativity is 74%. In general, the four aspects of digital literacy skills are categorized as quite good, except for the socio-emotional aspect of the team work indicator of 59% which is still quite lacking. The lack of ability in these indicators is caused by students having difficulty communicating with group friends in online learning.

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY PROFILE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN INDONESIA: A SCOPING REVIEW

Mathematical literacy becomed one of skills that had to be mastered by the students in this era. Mathematical literacy could start to be learned in elementary level. This study aimed to describe the research trends of mathematical literacy profile for elementary school students in Indonesia. This study used scoping review research with 5 steps including 1) identifying the initial research questions; 2) identifying relevant studies; 3) study selection; 4) charting and collating the data; and 5) summarizing and reporting the results. The data exploration process was taken through open-access websites such as Google Scholar, ERIC, and Springer using keywords “Literasi Matematika Siswa Sekolah Dasar”, “Mathematical Literacy of Elementary School Students in Indonesia”. The exploration process was also limited publication for 5 last years. The data reduction process was analyzed using the Preferred Reporting of Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The study results were classified to the 3 components such as 1) research methodologies trends, 2) mathematical literacy development, and 3) student’s achievement based on mathematical literacy.

The Effect of Teacher-Designed Intervention On Decoding Skills of English Language Learners (ELLS) with Specific Learning Disability

This ex post facto study sought to determine the efficacy of a teacher-designed intervention on decoding skills among English language learners (ELLs) identified to have a specific learning disability (SLD). This study examined the literacy profile of a cohort of thirty-six (36) ELLs with SLD grouped according to the intervention approach (IA) and attendance level (AL) to compare before- and after-intervention scores in decoding and word recognition (DWR) and to determine the interaction effect of intervention approach (IA) and attendance level (AL) on the respondents’ gain scores. This study’s findings demonstrated a significant increase in respondents’ scores after receiving the intervention. Also, results indicated a significant combined effect of IA and AL in DWR gain scores. Therefore, educators and interventionists might consider implementing the teacher-designed intervention to help ELLs acquire decoding skills. Future studies should replicate the study but include other learners to determine if these results are unique to ELLs with SLD. In addition, further studies on this topic could add to the body of literature.

Spatial Ability and Digital Literacy Profiles: Preceding Survey on the Need of Augmented Reality Media in Chemistry Instruction

Students are demanded to be equipped with a sufficient level of multiliteracy to perform 21st Century Skills which include spatial ability and digital literacy. Spatial ability is needed to solve problems in chemistry lessons. In addition to spatial ability, digital literacy is also required to face industry 4.0. This research is aimed to analyze both spatial ability and digital literacy skills along with the media that could help develop the two skills. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method uses a survey to collect the data. This study was carried out on 922 senior high school students from four schools and 35 teachers. Purdue Spatial Visualization Test (PSVT), Likert-scale questionnaire, and closed-ended questionnaire were used as the instruments. The results indicate that 98% of the students are of low category in spatial ability while those showing mid and high category each only consists of 1%. However, in terms of the digital literacy index, the students generally score mediocre. The results from the media need a questionnaire on chemistry instruction to indicate that Augmented Reality-based media is needed both by teachers and students. Therefore, to help improve the students’ spatial ability and digital literacy, a teaching media that visualizes both abstract and concrete objects is needed.

Environmental Literacy Profile Analysis of Middle School Students in Science Learning

Background: This paper aims to obtain an overview of students' environmental literacy. This research was conducted in Purwakarta Regency, one of the central industrial areas in West Java. Measurement of scientific literacy profile by adapting the standard assessment instrument of the Middle School Environmental Literacy Survey (MSELS). Methods: The test instruments that have been developed cover several aspects of environmental literacy, including knowledge, cognitive skills, environmentally conscious attitudes, and environmentally responsible behavior. The sample used was 100 students from three public high schools in Purwakarta district. The test instruments that have been developed cover several aspects of environmental literacy, including knowledge, cognitive skills, environmentally conscious attitudes, and environmentally responsible behavior. In addition to tests, interviews were also conducted to assist researchers in supporting the data that had been obtained. Results: The research shows that the results of the calculation of the average value of environmental literacy show that students' environmental literacy is at 45%, which is in the sufficient criteria. If it is narrowed down to environmental literacy indicators, we get different average values, namely ecological knowledge of 7.91% (sufficient criteria), cognitive skills of 6.05% (less criteria), environmental awareness of 67.08% (good criteria,) and environmentally responsible behavior of 77.89% (good criteria). Keywords : environmental literacy; environmental knowledge; attitude towards the environment; environmentally responsible behavior; (MSELS)