Literacy is the ability to read, view, write, design, speak and listen in a way that allows us to communicate effectively and to make sense of the world. Literacy is vital to ensuring children have the best chance to succeed in their schooling and everyday life (Queensland Education, n.d.). Without literacy, a person is unable to make sense of written, visual and spoken texts such as books, newspapers, television, maps, instructions and the internet.
Numeracy is to confidently and effectively use mathematics to meet the everyday demands of life (Queensland Education, n.d.)). Numeracy is required to solve problems and make sense of time, numbers, patterns and shapes for activities such as cooking, reading a map or bill, using money and credit cards.
The teaching and learning of literacy and numeracy in the classrooms of today have been influenced by the theories of Lev Vygotsky and Jean Piaget. By incorporating the contemporary methods of reciprocal teaching, scaffolding and discovery learning that are based on the findings of Vygotsky and Piaget, teachers will be able to increase student achievement (Blake & Pope, 2008).
Numeracy is to confidently and effectively use mathematics to meet the everyday demands of life (Queensland Education, n.d.)). Numeracy is required to solve problems and make sense of time, numbers, patterns and shapes for activities such as cooking, reading a map or bill, using money and credit cards.
The teaching and learning of literacy and numeracy in the classrooms of today have been influenced by the theories of Lev Vygotsky and Jean Piaget. By incorporating the contemporary methods of reciprocal teaching, scaffolding and discovery learning that are based on the findings of Vygotsky and Piaget, teachers will be able to increase student achievement (Blake & Pope, 2008).