Literate Society Research Articles

“What have I done?”: an interview with Dr. Lauren J. Breen about her career path and her vision for a grief literate society

ABSTRACT This text is a conversation that occurred virtually between Canadian and Australian colleagues. Both women are educators, researchers, and psychologists working in the field of death studies. Having collaborated on several scholarly projects, and being deeply committed to grief education, it seemed fitting for Carrie Traher to spend time chatting with Lauren Breen about her work, her life, her career path, and what allows her to live fully. This interview showcases Lauren’s far-reaching impact on research and policy within her home country of Australia, as well as internationally.

Position of Librarians in Fostering Information Literate Society for Inclusive Education, Entrepreneurship and Nationwide Development

Position of Librarians in Fostering Information Literate Society for Inclusive Education, Entrepreneurship and Nationwide Development

Influence of Digital Financial Literacy on Investment Behaviour of Nepali Investors

This study investigates the influence of digital financial literacy on individual investment behaviour of Nepali investors. In order to explore the influences of digital financial literacy on individual investment behaviour, causal-comparative research design was used and responses from 358 investors were collected through a survey questionnaire. The convenience sampling method ensured statistical reliability and diversity in perspectives. Questionnaires were distributed through various platforms, ensuring anonymity and confidentiality. Descriptive statistics, regression, reliability and correlation were some of the tools used for a thorough study of the data. These methods enabled non-parametric testing and multiple regressions by providing a quantitative comprehension of the variables. The research establishes that digital financial literacy significantly influences investment behaviour in Nepal. The statistical correlation matrix and regression analysis, with an R Square of 0.589, highlight the interconnectedness of digital financial proficiency, financial literacy, financial goal management and individual investment behaviour. Investment behaviour is significantly influenced by financial literacy, digital financial literacy and financial goal management, having the p-value less than 0.05. However, cyber security and awareness did not show a significant relationship with investment behaviour. Policymakers in Nepal are focusing on enhancing digital financial literacy to empower individuals and cultivate a financially literate society. Financial institutions and educators should leverage digital platforms to enhance financial education and prepare individuals for informed investment decisions in Nepal’s evolving stock market landscape. Examining the digital financial literacy of Nepali investors can help in making more informed decisions regarding investments by looking at structures, comparing findings with those from other developing nations and assessing the effects of educational efforts.

Empirical Evidence For Sharia Financial Literacy Levels In Muslim Communities: 3T Region, Sorong, Southwest Papua

Financial inclusion is positively correlated with public financial literacy, according previous literatures. National Survey of Financial Literacy and Inclusion explained that Sorong City, as one of Indonesia's 3T (Underprivileged, Frontier, and Outermost) regions, has very low sharia financial literacy, this could hinder the expansion of local sharia financial institutions. This research aims to evaluate the level of sharia financial literacy level by evaluating 5 aspects: fundamental understanding of sharia finance (FUSF), sharia insurance (SI), sharia capital market investment (ICM), sharia savings and financing (SFS), and sharia financial ethics (SFE). 100 Muslims of working age that take part in sharia financial inclusion meet the sample criteria. By using descriptive statistical analysis, the result of overall avarage score is 67%, indicates that the Muslim community in Sorong has a medium level (60-79%) sharia financial literacy, according to Chen and Volpe (1988) model. A closer look results that the medium level of literacy for the FUSF, SFS, and SFE aspects by 60%, 64%, and 73%, respectively; the high level is SI aspect by 81%, and the low level is ICM aspect by 59%. This explains why achieving sustainability in sharia financial industry still requires significant efforts to create highly financially literate society.

Pendidikan Politik Sebagai Upaya untuk Mengantisipasi Maraknya Politik Identitas pada Pemilihan Umum

This study aims to analyze strategies for anticipating identity politics in general elections, the role and objectives of political education, as well as the implications of political education for social harmony. This study uses a qualitative approach with a library research type of research. The results of the study show that the strategy that can be used to anticipate identity politics in general elections is through political education. Political education has a role in forming a politically literate society. The aim of political education is to provide knowledge about politics to the public so that they are able to participate actively in the political system. Political education has implications for social harmony because it is carried out by upholding human values without discrimination

Promoting technological literacy through virtual game-based field trips: Effects on knowledge, attitudes, and gender

Virtual field trips in combination with digital game-based learning offer great potential for creating new learning environments, especially for geography education. Those approaches are not only needed to transfer knowledge but also to contribute to creating a more technologically literate society. For the future design of learning spaces and the corresponding professional development of teachers, it is indispensable to learn what the pedagogical advantages and limitations of fully virtual game-based approaches are. For this, it is necessary to know whether purely virtual concepts differ in knowledge transfer from those applied in technology-supported field trips on site. When it comes to promoting technological literacy, additional relevant questions are whether there are influences on participants’ attitudes toward modern technologies and whether there are implied gender effects in this regard. An empirical comparative study of a total of n=110 German high school students was conducted using a survey to answer these questions. Key results are that actual and virtual designs using technology-supported game-based learning approaches can be equally effective in knowledge transfer. Further certain technology-averse attitudes could be identified, which were more prevalent among females than males. This gender gap could be leveled out by the effects of the virtual game-based field trip. Across genders, the levels of aversion were reduced, as well, while affirmative attitudes toward modern technology rose.

A self‐reported instrument to measure and foster students' science connection to life with the CARE‐KNOW‐DO model and open schooling for sustainability

AbstractNational governments are concerned about the disconnection of young people from science, which hampers the development of a scientifically literate society promoting sustainable development, wellbeing, equity, and a green economy. Introduced in 2015 alongside Agenda 2030, the “open schooling” approach aims at enhancing students' science connections through real‐life problem solving with families and scientists, necessitating solid evidence for scalability and sustainability. This study conceptualizes “science connection,” a term yet underexplored, as the integration of science's meaning and purpose into personal, social, and global actions informed by socioscientific thinking. It details a novel 32‐item self‐report questionnaire developed and validated from insights of 85 teachers into “science connection”‐enhanced learning. A new consensual qualitative analysis method with visual and textual snapshots enabled developing quantitative measures from the qualitative findings with rigor. The multilanguage instrument provided just‐in‐time actionable data, enhancing the immediacy and applicability of the feedback to 2082 underserved students aged 11–18 across five countries participating in open schooling activities using the CARE‐KNOW‐DO model. This innovative feature supports open science and responsible open research, offering real‐time insights and fostering immediate educational impact. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed five components of science connection: Confidence and aspiration in science; Fun participatory science with teachers, family, and experts; Active learning approaches; Involvement in‐and‐outside school science activities; and Valuing science's role to life‐and‐society. Many students felt connected to science— Brazil: 80%, Spain: 79%, Romania: 73%, Greece: 70%, UK: 57%— with boys: 75%, girls: 73%, nonbinary students: 56%. These differences need in‐depth research. Results suggest that science connections decline from the primary to secondary education, but the CARE‐KNOW‐DO model may reengage older students. A robust science connection enhances scientific literacy and builds science capital. This instrument aids policymakers, educators, and learners in identifying factors that facilitate or impede students' engagement with science for sustainable development efforts.

Review On Educational Academic Performance Analysis and Dropout Visualization by Analyzing Grades of Student

Education is a crucial aspect of a nation's development, and ensuring the success and retention of students is of paramount importance. The current studies show the need for an effective and efficient education prediction system. Education is a pivotal aspect of a country's development. It acts as a powerful tool to change the world. Education is the key to a literate society. In India, it is necessary to have an integrated web platform to analyze the academic performance and dropout rates across school, higher, and technical education. Student dropout is a significant problem for any nation. Discontinuing schooling due to financial, practical, and social reasons, as well as disappointment in examination results, is what is commonly referred to as student dropout. Educational Data Mining (EDM) techniques can help discover insights from data in educational environments, allowing tutors and researchers to predict future trends and student behavior. The use of machine learning and data mining techniques provides valuable tools for understanding the student learning environment. This literature review aims to synthesize the existing research findings on this topic and identify knowledge gaps for future research.

Climate Literacy in the Age of Global Climate Change: A Critical Inquiry into Shaping Climate –Literate Society for a Sustainable Future

Climate Change is a multidimensional challenge in the twenty-first century. The challenges venting out of the consequences of climate change are mainly due to a lack of information and knowledge to combat it. It is important to build a climate-literate society to address and combat the consequences of ecological catastrophe. There is a need for cutting-edge knowledge on understanding the nuances of critical components of climate science, which is the need of the hour. Henceforth, climate literacy is an understanding of anthropogenic impact driven by human activities that have led to planetary crisis; cultivating ecological skills and thought processes, with a pragmatic vision of providing a tool to build a sustainable world in the era of climate change world. The role of educators and academic institutions in nurturing environmental stewardship becomes a vital for taking a step forward to a sustainable future in the cocoon of sustainable development goals. This paper will explore and address the vision of cultivating climate literacy as a framework for sustainable development and addressing climate resilience in the age of global climate change. The aim of the study is to identify the efficacy of Climate Change Education (CCE) initiatives and to trace few of the best practices and methods for developing a climate-literate society. As we introspect into the future outcome of the present study, it will envision climate literate society and decision-making processes at individual, institutional, and governmental levels for promoting sustainability and millennium development goals. Thus, it calls for action, emphasising the urgency of humanising climate literacy to empower current and future generations to contribute meaningfully to the global environmental sustainability and resilience effort.

Religious Literacy Reinforcement-Based Tolerance Education: A Didactic Reflection Method on Islamic Religious Education Through Action Research

Efforts to foster an attitude of religious tolerance in students within an educational setting relies on the reinforcement of literacy skills. This emphasis is grounded in the recognition that a genuine appreciation and respect for religious diversity are more likely to thrive within a literate society. Therefore, this research sets out to explore strategies for enhancing literacy skills through the prism of Islamic religious education (PAI, Pendidikan Agama Islam) course with the specific goal of fostering a climate of tolerance. Action Research was adopted as the research design, involving a sequential through three distinct phases: pre-action analysis, action implementation and post-action analysis. This research was conducted in a university in West Java by involving 120 participants, evenly distributed between 60 male and 60 female students. The outcome of this research delineates a structured framework comprising six pivotal stages of learning, in the acronym TADBIR. This framework serves as a strategic blueprint for religious literacy initiatives that employ a profound influence on the cultivation of religious tolerance. The TADBIR framework encompasses the following steps: Teaching the Tolerance Value, Analyzing Tolerance Verses, Discovering Solutions, Behavioring, Influencing and Reflection. The implementation of this TADBIR framework yielded a notable increase in religious tolerance toward a positive direction. This research concludes the pedagogical approach encapsulated in the TADBIR acronym is effective in enhancing religious tolerance among students with effectiveness score of 81.56%. The main contribution of this paper is how to map students' religious tolerance attitudes. Through an action research approach, this research tries to pioneer practical steps that can guide educational practitioners in increasing attitudes of religious tolerance through strengthening religious literacy.

Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL): Its Effectiveness in Increasing Students' Scientific Literacy Skills in Plant Physiology Course

Background: Today, the main goal of science learning is to create a scientifically literate society by understanding mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and technology. Therefore, this research aims to determine the effectiveness of the process-oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) model in improving students' scientific literacy skills in a Plant Physiology course. Methods: This study was a quasi-experiment using a control group pre-test and post-test design with 32 students as research subjects. Data collection techniques used tests and research data were analyzed using a one-way ANCOVA statistical test. Results: The results showed a significant difference in scientific literacy skills between the control and experimental classes by controlling for students' initial scientific literacy [F(1,61) = 1977.228, p < 0.001], effect size np2 = 0.97. Conclusions: Therefore, the POGIL model is highly effective in increasing students' scientific literacy skills in the Plant Physiology Course.

Adolescents’ Intentions to Study Science: the Role of Classroom-based Social Support, Task Values, and Self-efficacy

AbstractDeclining enrolments in senior secondary science have heightened concerns for meeting the demands for more STEM-qualified workers and a scientifically literate society. Students' attitudes to science are formed during schooling, particularly in adolescence when they are exposed to a variety of science topics. Students’ perceptions of their ability in science and their subjective task values are well established as predictors of their likelihood of engaging with and continuing their study of science. However, the role of classroom-based social support in supporting ability perceptions and task values is less well understood. In this study, we examined relationships between adolescents’ perceived classroom-based social support, task values, and self-efficacy, and how these perceptions and attitudes predicted adolescents’ intentions to study the three major science subjects (biology, chemistry, and physics) in senior high school. Participants were 475 adolescents in Grades 8 to 10 recruited from six schools in Sydney, Australia. Structural equation modelling was employed to test the hypothesised model in which social support from science teachers and peers predicted intended science subject selections through science self-efficacy, intrinsic valuing of science, and utility value of science. Results indicate that science teacher and peer support were not directly related to adolescents’ intentions to study senior science subjects. Instead, they were indirectly related via their positive relationship with science self-efficacy and task values. Utility value was the strongest predictor of adolescents’ intentions to study biology, chemistry, and physics, while self-efficacy and intrinsic value also predicted adolescents’ intentions to study chemistry. These results suggest that classroom-based social supports are important for supporting adolescents’ attitudes towards science, and that science utility value interventions may be useful in efforts to improve enrolments in senior science subjects.

Understanding digital consumer culture in Indonesia: a case study on youth community in Jakarta using an actor-network theory approach

Purpose This study aims to examine digital consumer culture and behavior in the community, namely, 180° Movement Digital Training Center (DTC), in Jakarta, Indonesia. It aims to describe the dynamics of digital consumer culture in contemporary society, particularly as experienced by the youth community in Jakarta in the context of socio-technology relations and incorporates it into the diagram of digital consumer culture network. Design/methodology/approach This research uses a constructivist qualitative approach and socio-technical relation analysis through actor-network theory and digital consumer culture. Findings The study finds that the individual model of digital consumption is constructed through the process of problematization, interessement, enrollment and mobilization of individuals. It generates a culture in which consumers are constantly up to date with high-intensity information, but within increasingly shorter timeframes, while also considering principles of affordability, needs, desires and satisfaction. The network of digital consumer culture construction among informants is peculiar and unstable. Research limitations/implications The study of digital consumer culture within the 180° Movement DTC community highlights how consumer behaviors of its members are facilitated and interconnected within a digital cultural network. However, this research is constrained by the dialectical interplay between Christian principles and the emerging values of consumer culture, a result of the scarcity of theoretical resources and information. This study also provides a specific contribution as a foundation for mapping the volatile digital consumer culture for researchers. Practical implications Understanding the socio-technological relationships and consumption behavior of the youth community could help digital platforms tailor their services more effectively. It could also guide the 180° Movement DTC in developing programs that resonate with the youth, bridging the gap between the physical and virtual realms. Ultimately, this could lead to a more engaged and digitally literate society. Social implications This study contributes to a broader societal understanding of how digital technology is shaping consumer behavior and identity within youth communities, which can influence social dynamics and interactions. It provides insights into the potential social impacts of digital technology, such as changes in relationships, communication patterns and self-perception, informing societal discourse on digital culture. Originality/value In addition to presenting socio-technological analysis on Indonesian consumer culture using actor-network theory, some also show that studies on digital connectivity ambivalence that concern the relationship between humans as actors and non-humans as actors have become one of the popular sociology studies at present.

Behavioral economics in U.S. financial literacy programs: A comprehensive review - Evaluating the role of psychology-driven strategies in enhancing understanding and responsible financial behaviors among citizens

This study critically evaluates the integration of behavioral economics into U.S. financial literacy programs, focusing on the enhancement of understanding and promotion of responsible financial behaviors. The main objective is to explore how psychology-driven strategies can improve financial decision-making and literacy. Employing a systematic literature review and content analysis methodology, the study analyzes data from academic journals, government reports, and industry publications, focusing on literature published between 2013 and 2023. Key findings indicate that the incorporation of behavioral economics principles, such as understanding cognitive biases and heuristics, significantly enhances the effectiveness of financial literacy programs. Personalization of financial education to individual needs and the use of behavioral nudging techniques are identified as effective strategies in promoting responsible financial behaviors. The study also highlights the challenges and opportunities in the field, particularly the need for financial education to adapt to technological advancements and evolving economic landscapes. Strategic recommendations include developing comprehensive curricula that integrate behavioral insights, tailoring programs to diverse demographic groups, leveraging technology for engaging and accessible education, and conducting ongoing research to inform teaching methodologies and policy-making. Lastly, the study underscores the importance of integrating behavioral economics into financial literacy programs. It suggests that a multifaceted approach, combining innovative educational practices, technology, and continuous research, is crucial for fostering a financially literate society capable of making informed and responsible financial decisions. The study provides a foundation for future research in the field, encouraging further exploration and academic discourse.

Bridging the educational gap: a comprehensive approach to combating the surge in sexually transmitted infections

Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a significant public health challenge in contemporary society, exacerbated by evolving sexual behaviors and societal shifts. Despite advancements in medical science, the prevalence of STIs continues to rise, necessitating a multifaceted approach to combat this epidemic. This opinion article examines the prospect of addressing the surge in STIs through a comprehensive strategy that encompasses educational reforms, destigmatization efforts, enhanced resource accessibility, and technological innovations. Objective: The primary objective of this article is to underscore the urgency of implementing a comprehensive approach to combat the escalating rates of STIs. By elucidating the limitations of existing educational frameworks and societal attitudes towards STIs, this article seeks to advocate for transformative measures that bridge the educational gap and foster a more informed and empowered populace capable of preventing and managing STIs effectively. Methods: This opinion piece is based on existing literature on STIs, educational strategies, and public health interventions to formulate a comprehensive approach to addressing the STI epidemic. Drawing upon empirical evidence and expert opinions, the article identifies key areas for intervention and proposes actionable recommendations for stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, healthcare providers, and community leaders. Results: The analysis underscores the pressing need for a paradigm shift in STI education and prevention efforts. Current educational modalities often fail to resonate with modern sexual behaviors and perpetuate the stigma surrounding STIs, impeding effective prevention and treatment initiatives. By adopting a comprehensive approach that integrates accurate information, destigmatization campaigns, enhanced access to resources, and innovative technologies, significant strides can be made in curbing the spread of STIs and promoting sexual health and well-being. Conclusion: In conclusion, combating the surge in STIs demands a concerted effort to bridge the educational gap and address the root causes of the epidemic. By embracing a comprehensive approach that acknowledges the complexities of modern sexuality, destigmatizes STIs, and empowers individuals with knowledge and resources, we can pave the way toward a healthier and more sexually literate society. Policymakers, healthcare professionals, educators, and community stakeholders must collaborate to enact meaningful change and mitigate the profound impact of STIs on public health and well-being.

Gerakan Literasi Masyarakat: Membangun Masyarakat Literat Melalui Penguatan Literasi

Taman Pojok Literasi was established in Bulak Gempol Nguter Pasirian Lumajang in 2013. This effort to establish a literacy corner park is an excellent step to overcome the problem of low reading interest and literacy among children and society in general. In this study, PAR (Participatory Acion Research) was used. PAR research is a research approach that involves all relevant parties actively and participatively to assess the actions that take place. The purpose of this method is to improve action actions through the conduct of research and participation of researchers in action. In their article entitled Community Literacy Movement: Strengthening Lerasi to Build a Literate Society, the authors show how important literacy is for the general public and children.

Community-Based Critical Literacy Practices: A Reflective Study of Literacy Implementation in School

This article examines critical literacy practices carried out by the informal education community thoughtfully and potentially so that they can be applied to developing the school literacy movement program. Statistically, 95.66% of Indonesia's population can read, but on the other hand, the reading literacy score in the PISA study is still below average. So far, there have been different perspectives regarding literacy as a reading activity and literacy as an activity to process information. These differences result in different interpretations and attitudes in processing information in a text. Critical literacy relates reading analysis skills to the realities faced by students. This study aimed to find patterns of critical literacy carried out by the Ngampar Boekoe community and Jamaah Maiyah Al Manhal about the inherent development of the school literacy movement program. The research method used is qualitative with an auto-ethnographic approach. The data comes from the researcher's personal experience, observation, in-depth interviews and artefacts. Data analysis uses triangulation with a bottom-up pattern to find critical literacy formulas and can be reflected in the school literacy movement program. The results found are in the form of alternative formulations which consist of critical material that can develop students' critical power, dialectical methods filled with a sense of trust, and quality-based evaluation using response journal instruments and written works. The results of this study can be used as policy-making considerations for relevant stakeholders to build the qualifications of a literate society.

Toward the development of a framework for literacy support and promotion by public libraries in financially and infrastructurally low-resourced territories

PurposeThis paper delves into the pivotal role of public libraries in supporting and promoting literacy, with a particular focus on their relevance in financially and infrastructurally low-resourced territories (FILTs). Literacy, being a fundamental skill, empowers individuals, enriches education and contributes to social and economic development. Nonetheless, numerous FILTs encounter substantial obstacles in granting access to quality education and fostering literacy skills among their people. As an opinion piece rooted in empirical literature, this paper serves as an introductory exploration, acknowledging that it only skims the surface of raising awareness.Design/methodology/approach This paper expands upon the existing body of literature concerning public libraries and the imperative for literacy programs. It purposefully addresses a range of issues that may appear contradictory in FILTs, primarily due to economic constraints. However, from the authors’ perspective, these issues actually highlight the vast potential for intervention and progress.Findings Numerous evident strategies can be identified to attain the goal of an enlightened and educated nation, fostering empowered individuals. One such approach involves prioritizing the promotion and support of literacy programs in public libraries. Nonetheless, there is a pressing need for heightened awareness regarding the significance of adopting a holistic perspective when addressing various interconnected issues. This includes the long-term advantages associated with an educated and literate society, particularly in FILTs.Originality/value The literature within the field of library and information science offers scarce publications regarding literacy support programs in libraries, despite the fact that fostering informed and literate citizens is a prominent goal in the mission and vision plans of numerous FILTs. This paper presents an exploratory perspective, aiming to raise awareness about the significance of considering diverse approaches to support and promote literacy in public libraries within FILTs. It also proposes the development of a framework as a means to facilitate this endeavor. While the context of the paper is framed for FILTs, aspects of the framework may also be useful and applicable in other well-resourced regions and libraries.

The nature of science: The fundamental role of natural history in ecology, evolution, conservation, and education.

There is a contemporary trend in many major research institutions to de-emphasize the importance of natural history education in favor of theoretical, laboratory, or simulation-based research programs. This may take the form of removing biodiversity and field courses from the curriculum and the sometimes subtle maligning of natural history research as a "lesser" branch of science. Additional threats include massive funding cuts to natural history museums and the maintenance of their collections, the extirpation of taxonomists across disciplines, and a critical under-appreciation of the role that natural history data (and other forms of observational data, including Indigenous knowledge) play in the scientific process. In this paper, we demonstrate that natural history knowledge is integral to any competitive science program through a comprehensive review of the ways in whichthey continue to shape modern theory and the public perception of science. We do so by reviewing how natural history research has guided the disciplines of ecology, evolution, and conservation and how natural history data are crucial for effective education programs and public policy. We underscore these insights with contemporary case studies, including: how understanding the dynamics of evolutionary radiation relies on natural history data; methods for extracting novel data from museum specimens; insights provided by multi-decade natural history programs; and how natural history is the most logical venue for creating an informed and scientifically literate society. We conclude with recommendations aimed at students, university faculty, and administrators for integrating and supporting natural history in their mandates. Fundamentally, we are all interested in understanding the natural world, but we can often fall into the habit of abstracting our research away from its natural contexts and complexities. Doing so risks losing sight of entire vistas of new questions and insights in favor of an over-emphasis on simulated or overly controlled studies.

Penerapan Bahan Ajar Berbasis Literasi Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Membaca Peserta Didik Slow Learner Di Sekolah Dasar

Literacy is a fundamental aspect that an individual must have. A literate society has an important role in the progress of a country, but in reality, literacy in Indonesia is still relatively low compared to other ASEAN countries. This low literacy has an impact on many things, especially education. There are many efforts we can make to minimize the low level of literacy in Indonesia, one of which is by providing quality teaching materials so that students will feel interested in reading and enjoy reading activities. The method used in this research is a quantitative method. This research uses a pre-experimental quantitative research method with the research design, namely one group pretest-posttest design with a research method used to examine a certain population or sample and give an initial test (pretest) and a final test (posttest) on the sample group to see improvements. The aim of this research is to find out how literacy-based teaching materials are implemented and whether literacy-based teaching materials can improve the reading skills of slow learner students. Based on research results, literacy-based teaching materials can improve the reading skills of slow-learner students.