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In his study, Hazard (2019) argues that “identity, literacy, and education are socially constructed” (p.8), a view based on the theory of Social Constructivism. Vygotsky (1978) emphasized in his theory of the “zone of proximal development (ZPD)” that learners can improve their cognitive abilities through “scaffolding” when interacting with more experienced individuals (e.g., teachers, parents,…
Researcher Hazard made a significant observation about how identity, literacy, and education are not only personal attributes or skills. They are socially constructed concepts influenced by interaction, communities, and cultures. This means that our understanding of who we are, how we read and write, and the ways we learn are all shaped by the societal…
According to Hazard (2019),”Identity, literacy, and education are socially constructed” (p. 8). This simply means how we define ourselves and the stories we construct about ourselves are all shaped by interactions with our families, society, and culture. These experiences are built gradually on a daily basis, they were not predesigned or fixed, they also impact…
Author: Thamburu Sudhakaran Critical Assessment and Multimodality Hazard (2019) emphasizes that “identity, literacy, and education are socially constructed”. This means that our understanding of who we are, how we communicate, and how we learn is shaped by the society and culture we live in. For example, a student’s background—like their culture, gender, or economic…
Hazard (2019) emphasizes the interconnectivity of identity, literacy, and education as socially created ideas that are influenced by cultural, historical, and socioeconomic settings. This viewpoint encourages educators to acknowledge that students’ learning experiences are heavily influenced by their backgrounds and circumstances. For example, a student’s identity, shaped by ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic background, or language, influences…
Hazard (2019) emphasizes that identity, literacy, and education are impacted by our environment and do not exist in a vacuum. Social intuitive, dialect, and social impacts all contribute to the improvement of our characters, which in turn influence the way we read, write and communicate. Instructors must be versatile and social sensitive in their approach since education is never impartial; rather, it reflects society’s values and…
Critical Assessment and Multimodality Society has a big part to play when it comes to identity, literacy, and education- they aren’t just personal things conceived by students argued Hazard (2019). He is saying that the way society is made up all play a big role in shaping who we are, how we communicate, and what…
Hazard (2019) asserts that “society influences identity, literacy, and education” (p. 8), emphasizing that these elements are shaped by cultural settings, historical occurrences, and organizational structures. Education is not an impartial process; it mirrors societal values and norms, potentially resulting in the marginalization of varied perspectives and literacy practices. Traditional educational frameworks frequently emphasize prevalent…
According to Hazard (2019), the key point to his essay is to make modern education adapt to the 21st-century style so that the students will practice relevant skills and support their development. It is divided into four major literacies: digital, cultural, media, and critical. They are equally significant as we enter a world where AI,…
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF IDENTITY, LITERACY, AND EDUCATION Hazard (2019) states that “identity, literacy, and education are socially constructed” (p. 8), meaning they are shaped by cultural and societal influences. For instance, literacy is not just about reading and writing; it’s about how individuals from different cultures interact with language and knowledge. Similarly, education is influenced…