Literacy Strategies Research Articles

The strategic management of literacy learning in inclusive primary school in Malang

This research aims to investigate strategic management related to literacy learning implemented by inclusive primary schools in Malang, covering (1) The formulation of vision and mission; (2) analysis of the internal and external environment that influences; (3) determination of goals, targets, and strategies; and (4) results and evaluation of the implementation of strategic management of literacy learning on reading, writing, and reading comprehension skills for students in inclusive elementary schools. Three inclusive primary schools in Malang were used for the qualitative method of this study. The principal of the school, the vice principal in charge of the curriculum and the teachers are the research subjects. Observations, interviews, and documentation shall be used for the collection of data. Data extraction, data presentation and conclusions are used to carry out the analysis. The results of the study indicate that (1) the development of literacy learning activities in inclusive schools is based on the development of a vision and mission, (2) the internal and external factors in inclusive primary schools have an impact on the development of literacy learning activities, (3) goals, objectives, and strategies for literacy learning in inclusive primary schools have been tailored to the diverse levels and needs of students, and (4) the results and evaluation of the implementation of literacy learning in inclusive primary schools enhance students' reading, writing, and comprehension skills through regular and systematic execution and evaluation.

Financial Literacy and Inclusion of Indonesian Migrant Workers in Tawau Sabah Malaysia

Abstract. Household financial planning is the minor line in efforts to improve government programs listed as the Financial Literacy Strategy Plan of the Financial Services Authority (OJK). This service aims to provide education on ideal financial planning to better manage the future and financial sustainability. The activity was held in the households in the Tawau Sabah Malaysia Indonesian Migrant Workers Fiends Community. The target audience was 40 Indonesian women and men consisting of employees, unemployed, and business owners. The service activity method was an excellent financial planning education covering three essential things: saving, investing, and insuring. The method for implementing PKM activities consists of three stages, namely (1) training, (2) assisting, and (3) evaluating. The implementation of activities was carried out offline. The finding of this community service activity is to compile ideal financial planning by doing three things: saving, investing, and insuring. Most of the Indonesian Migrant Workers in Tawau Sabah Malaysia lack literacy and inclusion to use and save their money properly. This program recommends the government come and see more about the financial literacy and inclusions of Indonesian Migrant Workers in Tawau, Sabah. In addition, the bankers may come to give more in-depth explanations and deal with how to open bank accounts as well as to utilize Internet mobile banking.

Economic Inclusiveness Program through the Development Center of Batik Pengkol

Abstract. The economic inclusion program through the local wisdom of Pengkol Batik is an entrepreneurial literacy strategy and productive economy to empower community groups in Pengkol, Gulurejo, Lendah, Kulonprogo. Based on the long-term plan of the region, Pengkol is one of the targets for the development of the Batik industry. The village government places the development of batik centers as a program priority. This service program aims to accompany the establishment of the Pengkol Batik Center as a process of increasing the economic independence of residents. Methods of counseling, training, and mentoring carry out activities. The output of activities are Scientific Publications, Video activities, and HAKI.

Review Of Entrepreneurial Literacy For Optimizing MSME Business Strategy In The Religious Tourism Area Of Sunan Ampel Tomb Surabaya

In this era of globalization, business challenges are increasingly complex along with technological developments and global market access. Entrepreneurial literacy is the main key in dealing with this dynamic, where a good understanding of business strategy is essential for business continuity. Religious tourism areas such as the Tomb of Sunan Ampel Surabaya have great potential as tourist destinations and centers of community economic activity. However, MSMEs in the region are faced with various challenges, such as intense competition, lack of entrepreneurial literacy, and lack of effective business strategy implementation. Ideally, MSMEs in the region should have a high level of entrepreneurial literacy and be able to optimize their business strategies to increase competitiveness and local economic contribution. This study aims to investigate business strategies that can be applied by MSMEs in the religious tourism area of Makam Sunan Ampel Surabaya, by considering entrepreneurial literacy as the main foundation. This research makes a new contribution by examining the relationship between entrepreneurial literacy and MSME business strategies in religious tourism areas, adding insight into the specific context of Sunan Ampel Tomb Surabaya. This research has high urgency because it provides a foundation for the development of MSMEs in the region, increasing their competitiveness, and at the same time supporting the development of religious tourism in Surabaya.This research use desciptive qualitative approach. The research subjects involved MSMEs. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis involves data reduction, display, and inference, with triangulation used to ensure validity.The results of research, observations, and interviews show that the research emphasizes the need to improve MSME entrepreneurial literacy in the Religious Tourism Area of Sunan Ampel's Tomb. Effective training and mentorship, with more than 70% of MSMEs involved, encourages business adaptation to uncertainty. Collaboration with entrepreneurship experts and the business community plays an important role. The integration of technology and business networks supports sustainable business growth and supports local tourism. This study summarizes effective strategies to increase entrepreneurial literacy, strengthen the contribution of MSMEs, and safeguard cultural heritage.

Digital Assessment: A Survey of Romanian Higher Education Teachers’ Practices and Needs

Within the European Commission’s Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027) and the DigCompEdu framework, our research focuses on the competence area of teachers’ assessment practices and needs. We designed a 24-item online questionnaire for Romanian higher education teachers who are using digital technologies for assessing students’ learning, learning outcomes and practical skills. The present paper analyzes how the 60 respondents from Romanian universities evaluate their own digital competence and how they are using digital assessment, but also what training needs they have in these regards. This study, carried out in May–June 2022, therefore attempts to identify the main concerns, challenges and obstacles higher education teachers encounter when designing and using digital assessment. Our findings indicate the importance of empowering teachers through continuous learning, embracing flexible hybrid models and reimagining assessment strategies for digital literacy. The ANOVA analysis reveals variations among three groups categorized by self-reported digital competencies in their utilization of digital tools. Responsible knowledge-sharing, AI literacy and adaptive curriculum design emerged as critical imperatives. Our study advocates for a transformative shift towards AI-based pedagogy, emphasizing personalized learning that aligns with teachers’ competencies and specific assessment needs while adhering to fundamental teaching principles.

Learning Strategies of Local Cultural Literacy in Early Chidhood

<em>The rapid development of the times resulted in the displacement of local culture. Literacy is present as one of the steps to foster a sense of love for the local local culture. The purpose of this study is to describe learning strategies of local cultural literacy in early childhood. This study uses a qualitative approach, with descriptive analysis method. The subjects of the study were 40 children from grades B1 and B2 and 8 teachers, and school principals at the KB TK Islam Al-Azhar 54 Pekanbaru, which were determined by the researchers by purposive sampling. The data analysis technique uses the interactive model from Milles and Huberman, through the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and verification. The results of the research show the need for a conducive environment, interesting methods and media, adequate facilities and infrastructure, as well as teachers who are always creative and innovative. A strategy is needed so that the goals to be achieved can be more easily implemented. The implications of the strategies undertaken will help increase children's understanding of Malay culture, improve children's language skills, creativity and curiosity so that they become quality individuals in the future. The role of parents is also very large in fostering a sense of love for local culture, especially Malay Riau.</em>

Reflection on Implementing Geometric Intuition in the Junior High School Mathematics Classroom

As one of the core literacies emphasized in the Mathematics Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education (2022 Edition), geometric intuition has been widely valued in the current junior high school mathematics teaching. Based on the method of theoretical analysis, this paper analyzes the connotation of geometric intuition literacy combines it with the practice of current mathematics classroom teaching, and proposes four implementation strategies for geometric intuition literacy in junior high school mathematics classrooms, which are as follows: 1. Add operational practice to classroom teaching; 2. Provide thematic courses related to ruler drawing; 3. Reasonable use of modern educational technology to assist classroom teaching; 4. Organize special questions about charts to practice with students. These strategies can be used for reference by junior high school mathematics teachers in practical teaching.

Abstract A016: Reducing the growing disparity of colorectal cancer screening among underserved populations in rural health clinics: The PRIME-CRC trial

Abstract Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC), the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, can be significantly reduced if it is detected early. Although overall CRC screening rates have increased significantly, disparities persist among low-income individuals, adults with low literacy and those living in rural areas. These groups all have screening completion rates below 50%. Purpose of Study: To assess the effectiveness of a patient-centered, shared decision making, health literacy strategy to promote longer-term adherence to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in resource-limited, rural health clinics via colonoscopy or annual fecal immunochemical test (FIT). Methods Used: A two-arm randomized control trial implemented in 6 rural community clinics. Clinics reported CRC baseline screening rates of 17% to 38%. Eligible patients, age 45-75, who were not up to date on CRC screening were recruited. Clinic based RAs screened and consented patients. They collected baseline data and then recommended screening and gave brief literacy and culturally appropriate education using a pamphlet developed by the authors (4th grade level). The RA used shared decision-making techniques to aid patients in selecting the test they prefer and that met their needs – colonoscopy or FIT. All patients who selected the FIT kit were given simplified instructions (3rd grade level) and a demonstration of how to use it and those who chose colonoscopy were given simplified colonoscopy prep instructions and had a referral made to GI clinic. Patients were randomized into intervention (INT) arm or enhanced usual care (EUC) arm. Those in INT who selected the FIT (and had not returned it) at 4, 8 and 12 weeks received an automated follow-up call or text from a provider at their clinic using plain language and motivational messages encouraging patients to complete the FIT (colonoscopy INT patients received reminder calls prior to appointment to remind them about prepping for procedure and their appointment). Summary of Results: 734 patients have been enrolled to date: 361 in INT arm and 373 in EUC arm; 64.1% are African American, 60.3% women; 38% have limited literacy; 71.8% highest level of education completed was high school or less; only 5.6% have annual incomes > $50,000. 72.4% of patients had heard of tests to screen for CRC and 75.4% had a doctor or nurse recommend screening for CRC in the past. With regard to screening tests, 5.6% of patients have chosen a colonoscopy and 94.4% have selected a FIT. Screening to date in Year 1: 56.0% completed screening by FIT in INT arm versus 54.2% in EUC arm; only 20% have completed screening by colonoscopy to date. Conclusions: Simplified instructions accompanied by a face-to-face demonstration of FIT, use of “teach back” to confirm understanding with a follow-up automated text message or call if needed, facilitated completion rates of all patients, particularly those with limited literacy. This has not been effective to date with colonoscopy. Citation Format: Connie L. Arnold, Joseph Dean, James Morris, Elise Reed, Laura Curtis, Terry Davis. Reducing the growing disparity of colorectal cancer screening among underserved populations in rural health clinics: The PRIME-CRC trial [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2023 Sep 29-Oct 2;Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023;32(12 Suppl):Abstract nr A016.

Competences to self-manage low back pain among care-seeking adolescents from general practice - a qualitative study

BackgroundThere is limited knowledge about when and how adolescents with low back pain (LBP) interact with health care providers. This limits our understanding of how to best help these young patients. This study aimed to understand when and how care-seeking adolescents with LBP interact with health care providers and which health literacy competencies and strategies do they use to self-managing their LBP.MethodTen semi-structured interviews (duration 20–40 min) were conducted online among adolescents aged 15–18 with current or recent LBP (pain duration range; 9 months – 5 years). The interview guide was informed by literature on health literacy and self-management in patients. We conducted a semantic and latent thematic data analyses.ResultsThree major themes emerged from the analysis: (1) Self-management, (2) Pain and Function, and (3) Communication. All adolescents were functionally limited by their pain but the main reason to consult a health care provider was an increase in pain intensity. Many were able to navigate the healthcare system, but experienced difficulties in communicating with health care providers, and many felt that they were not being taken seriously. Their first line self-management option was often over-the-counter pain medicine with limited effects. Most adolescents expressed a desire to self-manage their LBP but needed more guidance from health care providers.ConclusionAdolescents with LBP seek care when pain intensifies, but they lack self-management strategies. Many adolescents want to self-manage their LBP with guidance from health care providers, but insufficient communication is a barrier for collaboration on self-management.

Research on the Cognitive Degree of Pre-service Junior High School Mathematics Teachers for Data Concept Literacy in China

Educational issues about data concept literacy have recently received widespread attention from all sectors of society in China. There are a lot of studies on the meaning and current situation of data concept literacy and training strategies, but there is little research on the cognition of pre-service teachers on data concept literacy. In this study, 22 master's degree holders in education from two grades at a university were investigated for their data concept literacy cognition using the semi-structured interview method. After encoding the interview results, we used Excel to make statistical data and quantitative data analysis. It is found that in China pre-service junior high school mathematics teachers: 1. were not accurate and reasonable enough in their cognition of the content related to data concept literacy; 2. did not have a wide range of cognition of data concept literacy, and the pre-service teachers' cognition of data concept literacy was mainly focused on the content that was more general and closely related to their own lives; 3. the overall cognition of data concept literacy was shallow and mainly focused on a lower level; 4. The overall cognitive clarity of data concept literacy is low, and fewer points can be recognized clearly. It is thus suggested that: 1. special training and education about core literacy should be strengthened in the training of pre-service teachers so that data concept literacy can be emphasized; 2. pre-service junior high school mathematics teachers should take the initiative to learn the core literacy and improve their knowledge of data concept literacy.

Behaviour determinants of two Muslims classes towards cash waqf for productive purposes: explanation from Indonesia

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the behaviour determinants towards cash waqf for productive purposes between two different classes of Muslims: the upper-middle class and the lower-middle class. Design/methodology/approach Under the Theory of Planned Behavior framework, this study modified previous literature to investigate the determinants of two Muslim classes’ behaviour towards cash waqf for productive purposes. A structural equation model was applied to test the hypothesis, and an in-depth interview was conducted to explain the findings further. Findings The behaviour of participating in cash waqf for productive purposes differs between the two Muslim segments. Upper-middle-class Muslims’ intentions will not necessarily consider subjective norms, even though they will consider religiosity as their deciding factor. Meanwhile, this study found different results on the influence of attitude, religiosity and subjective norms to intention in the lower-middle-income group. Other attributes such as perceived behaviour control, knowledge, trust and perceived benefits show positive and significant effects on the intention for both income classes of Muslims. Research limitations/implications The current findings may not accurately reflect ideal conditions due to the low level of waqf literacy and actual participation of Muslims in cash waqf for productive purposes. Researchers can conduct further studies based on other criteria, such as gender, age, education level or area of residence, using experimental or simulation methods to complement the research. Practical implications This study’s findings can support policymakers and related waqf stakeholders to set strategies for cash waqf literacy and participation by providing more detailed information about the differences in Muslims characteristics based on the income classes. Originality/value This study specifically modifies the behavioural framework to investigate differences in the behaviour of two classes of Muslims towards their participation in cash waqf for productive purposes in Indonesia.

Exploration on the cultivation of art quality and innovation ability in colleges and universities

Currently, the importance of art education in colleges and universities is becoming increasingly prominent. Therefore, it is very important to cultivate the art quality and innovation ability of college students in this situation. Through art education in colleges and universities, the thinking of college students can be divergent, allowing them to exhibit beauty without being bound by fixed forms. The current problems in the cultivation of art quality and innovation ability in universities mainly include a single teaching system and a lack of consideration for the aesthetic demands of modern people. Based on this, this article first explains the importance of cultivating students' artistic literacy and innovation ability, then describes the current situation of students' artistic literacy and innovation ability in art teaching in colleges and universities, and finally explores the cultivation strategies for art literacy and innovation ability in universities.

Dr. Seuss, police reports, and lamb recipes: Examining text reformulation as a literacy strategy

AbstractEngaging college students in purposeful academic tasks designed to foster both reading and writing competencies requires calculated decision‐making regarding the goals and benefits of the literacy tasks used in college courses. Consequently, we explore text reformulation as a literacy strategy that aims to enrich students' reading and writing competencies. Text reformulation, taking one text and recreating it in a new form, can be used to provide opportunities for students to develop reading and writing competencies like analyzing story details and sequencing, using mentor texts, and considering audience awareness. Drawing on recorded small group and whole class conversations, student work samples, and student reflections, this study considers how preservice teachers created meaning of an existing short story and applied it to new modalities. Implications for implementing text reformulation in middle, secondary, and college programs are highlighted, including orienting students to the task, teaching text structures, and guiding students through issues of purpose, audience, and tone.

Expanding Shared Reading: Integrating Expansive Literacy and Translanguaging Strategies to Support Multilingual Learners Who Communicate Using AAC

Multilingual learners (MLs) who communicate via alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) experience many barriers to accessing inclusive literacy instruction with same-age and multilingual peers. Educators can support MLs who use AAC by designing shared reading instruction that incorporates expansive literacy and translanguaging strategies. After reading this article, three key takeaways for educators of ML who use AAC are: (a) expansive literacy learning is a socio-cultural practice that is guided by communication and connection, (b) inclusive shared reading instruction develops language and literacy skills, and (c) research-based strategies like dialogic reading, teaching vocabulary through text, and discussion-oriented comprehension instruction with peers can be adapted to support linguistically and expressively diverse learners. Practitioners can plan inclusive shared reading instruction by using these expansive literacy approaches and research-based strategies to support ML who communicate using AAC.

Oral health literacy strategies focused on community-based learning

Abstract Background Oral health literacy relates to the capacity of individuals to acquire, understand and to act upon oral health information to make appropriate health decisions. The objective of this work is to present the strategies under development in the community, focusing interventions of oral health literacy by the application of community-based learning models in the central region of Portugal. Methods At the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Viseu, Portugal), various community oral health projects have been developed focusing on oral health literacy promotion among the most vulnerable population, with the goal of achieving acceptable levels of empowerment towards adequate oral health behaviors. One of the main strategies consists in the application of the Service-Learning methodology that has allowed the identification of community needs and the active participation of dental medicine students in community interventions and scientific research in oral health. Results Innovative oral health community strategies should be performed to improve oral health literacy within the most vulnerable risk groups of society, specifically oriented to a community-based learning model. Service-Learning is an educational approach where the student learns specific soft skills, collaborating directly with a social institution and society “outdoors” and engages in reflection activities to deepen their understanding of what is being taught. Conclusions One of the main strategies to incorporate the health professional in social responsibility and direct contact in community is by experiencing Service-Learning programs during their training phase. It is important to highlight that health-related degreeś curriculum should favor community-based learning as a successful and engaging learning model that addresses both professionalism and humanism. Key messages • Community-based learning projects can be developed in order to work with and for the community contributing, simultaneously, for the development of soft-skills among future oral health professionals. • Public health strategies should be performed to improve oral health literacy within the most vulnerable risk groups of society, specifically oriented to a community-based learning model.

A Mātauranga Māori Perspective of Literacy for Adult Learners

Globally, literacy can be conceived of in different ways. Two perspectives that have influenced adult literacy policy internationally are the economic functionalist and the sociocultural. In Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori educators have repeatedly advanced a mātauranga Māori perspective of literacy. This perspective has parallels with the embodied, practice-based multiliteracies and sociomateriality of the sociocultural perspective but less so with the dominant functionalist perspective. To address how Māori views have been side-lined in adult literacy policy development, we seek to clarify this view and foreground Māori-led policy recommendations that date back to the creation of the New Zealand Adult Literacy Strategy in 2001. We also highlight the relevance of this perspective by sharing the success and effectiveness of Māori-led adult literacy programmes. In doing so, we demonstrate the need for a biliteracy approach to adult literacy policy to reflect our bicultural nation and ensure Māori aspirations for literacy are met.

Making Thinking Explicit: A Skill Continuum of Preservice Teacher Use of Strategic Think-Alouds in Literacy Instruction

ABSTRACT Teachers understand the importance of think-alouds, yet research shows that think-alouds may be used ineffectively in practice. Often, this results from the difficulty of explicitly sharing the inner thought processes of competent readers and writers in transferable ways for students. To our knowledge, a tool for helping preservice teachers develop their competencies in rehearsing think-alouds for future instruction does not exist. Thus, the present study presents a Skill Continuum of Literacy Think-Aloud Practice demonstrated in preservice teachers’ (PSTs) articulation of metacognitive processes in modeled think-alouds during reading and writing instruction. Using qualitative content analysis, we explored how 55 PSTs applied metacognitive processes within online discussion forums for rehearsed think-alouds of reading and writing to create a skill continuum. This Skill Continuum of Literacy Think-Aloud Practice illustrates novice to more expert articulation of metacognitive processes within literacy think-alouds. Our findings reveal that integrating the metacognitive elements, rather than presenting them as discrete elements, reflects a more refined use of think-alouds in literacy instruction. Additionally, our findings highlight that integration of literacy strategies and skills shows a more refined level of implementation of modeling and explaining one’s thinking during reading and writing.

Trust and distrust toward online health information in nurse–patient communication and implications for eHealth literacy

ABSTRACT Background In Norwegian hospitals, patients with newly diagnosed inflammatory joint disease are offered consultations with nurses, to address health issues related to their diagnosis and treatment. This study examines how issues of trust manifest in the communication between nurses and patients in clinical encounters; of particular interest are the accounts of trust and distrust toward online health information (OHI) linked to patients’ eHealth literacy. Methods Video-recorded observational data were collected from 16 primary nurse–patient consultations and 10 follow up consultations in a Norwegian hospital setting. Rhetorical discourse analysis was applied to examine the conversations, focusing on the rhetorical devices that were expressed by the nurses and the patients, such as justifications, contrasting, character work, and reported speech. Results The nurses acknowledged patients’ references to online search activities related to health information while expressing their own reservations about OHI. The nurses explicitly and implicitly advised patients on specific eHealth literacy strategies, namely, to consult trustworthy sources, such as patient organizations; to trust the medical knowledge conveyed by health personnel; to distrust non-professional health advice online; and to avoid self-diagnosis based on health information sought on the Internet. Conclusions Through the use of rhetorical devices, the nurses implicitly addressed eHealth literacy strategies in their communication with patients, including the importance of critically assessing the trustworthiness of health information. This complex communicative task requires a sensitivity toward patients’ eHealth literacy levels.

Financial literacy, stock market participation, and financial wellbeing in Germany

AbstractWe examine financial literacy in Germany and its relevance for financial wellbeing. Using data from the Panel on Household Finances collected in 2021, we show that about 62% of German households answer the Big Three financial literacy questions correctly. Those with lower education, who are out of the labor force, women, and those living in East Germany have lower levels of financial literacy. Identifying groups with lower financial literacy and developing strategies to reach them and enhance their abilities should therefore be an integral part of the German national financial literacy strategy. Financial literacy is linked to financial wellbeing: we document that those with higher financial literacy have a higher stock market participation rate and are less likely to report financial difficulties.

CHILDREN'S FOLKLOR LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Children's literature studies need to be developed in schools. This is reasonable because literature has an important role in building children's character. Literary literacy has the scope of empowering elementary school children to love literature, one of which is folklore. Folklore is a vehicle for achieving goals in understanding various aspects of life, acting as a step in preserving existing local culture. This is felt to be necessary at this time because many of the younger generation have forgotten the culture which is the heritage of their ancestors and the pride of their identity. Children prefer to watch television or play games on cell phones. Teachers' knowledge of literature is very low, literature is taught by unprofessional teachers, teachers do not understand how to teach literature well, teachers have not taught with appropriate strategies in literary literacy. Elementary school is the main means for developing literary literacy. Elementary school is an important means of balancing the development of character education while continuing to teach everything related to good values. One of the processes that includes learning is literary literacy. Teacher creativity in literary literacy learning needs to be increased because with creative literature teachers it is hoped that the literary learning that occurs will really be liked by children. Likewise, the local government's political attention must be to appreciate and accommodate literary literacy in schools, study groups, libraries and reading houses.