Semantic mapping (literacy)

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Semantic mapping or semantic webbing, in literacy, is a method of teaching reading using graphical representations of concepts and the relationships between them. [1] [2]

Literacy ability to read for knowledge, write coherently, and think critically about the written word; ability to read, write, and use arithmetic

Dictionaries traditionally define literacy as the ability to read and write. In the modern world, this is one way of interpreting literacy. One more broad interpretation sees literacy as knowledge and competence in a specific area. The concept of literacy has evolved in meaning. The modern term's meaning has been expanded to include the ability to use language, numbers, images, computers, and other basic means to understand, communicate, gain useful knowledge, solve mathematical problems and use the dominant symbol systems of a culture. The concept of literacy is expanding across OECD countries to include skills to access knowledge through technology and ability to assess complex contexts. A person who travels and resides in a foreign country but is unable to read or write in the language of the host country would be regarded by the locals as illiterate.

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References

  1. Craig J. Cleland (March 1981). Highlighting Issues in Children's Literature through Semantic Webbing. The Reading Teacher33 (6): 642–646. (subscription required)
  2. Glenn Freedman, Elizabeth G. Reynolds (March 1980). Enriching Basal Reader Lessons with Semantic Webbing. The Reading Teacher33 (6): 677–684. (subscription required)