Introduction
The changes experienced in the world today explain why people should be keen to develop superior competencies and skills such as literacy. Literacy is a concept that has gained new meanings in the recent past to ensure that more people realize their potential. Personally, I define the term “literacy” as the ability to advance the manner in which I do certain things. The improvement should be completed within a specified period.
The concept has also attracted the attention of many scholars in different fields. The development of one’s literacy can ensure that specific personal goals and career objectives are realized efficiently. Within the past five years, I have acquired new skills that make it easier for me to move through different communities and societies with ease and fluency. This discussion gives a detailed analysis of this personal literacy development.
Scope and Purpose: Intended Audience
The outlined literacy is significant since it makes it easier for me to network with many people, learn from them, and widen my competencies. I always use the insights gained from different individuals to redesign or improve my personal philosophy. Additionally, this literacy can be implemented in different fields to support my career and professional goals. This achievement will make me successful in the future.
The purpose of this narrative is to describe how I have managed to develop this kind of literacy. The discussion will go further to explain how my classmates and friends can focus on the best approaches to develop this kind of literacy. This means that the targeted people can embrace similar approaches, read widely, and cooperate with other individuals. By so doing, the targeted audience will acquire new skills that can be applied in different settings (Trejo et al. 279).
The practice will ensure that more people learn how to interrelate with friends and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, the readers will understand how to communicate efficiently, use different technologies, embrace the power of social media, and implement appropriate decision-making processes.
Influential Events
Literacy should be pursued by people who want to achieve their goals (Sereni-Massinger and Wood 261). Personally, I have acquired and developed meaningful skills that empower me to associate and communicate with individuals from diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. This kind of literacy is a powerful strength that has the potential to support my current and future goals. The most outstanding observation is that various events and experiences have made it easier for me to develop this kind of literacy.
To begin, my parents used to encourage me to respect others and treat them fairly. This concept always guides me to support my colleagues without looking at their religious or cultural backgrounds. My siblings have friends from different races. I have always emulated the way my siblings relate with them. This practice has made it possible for me to appreciate, respect, and befriend more people from different backgrounds. Consequently, I have learned how to communicate, ask questions, and address conflicts whenever dealing with people from various cultures.
My schooling environments have also empowered me to develop this kind of literacy. For instance, I have attended different learning institutions whereby the concept of diversity is always taken seriously. This argument explains why I have managed to develop this type of literacy over the years. Currently, my class is composed of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. I always interact with them effectively in order to learn new ideas. My schooling compliments my literacy practices and achievements. It is also notable that my classmates have not limited my development of the literacy.
I have also been reading different books and novels that have equipped me with adequate communication skills. For instance, I have learned the importance of respect, attentive listening, choice of words, and tolerance. Different television programs and movies have taught me how to associate with others, solve emerging problems amicably, and support one another. I have also been visiting different websites that educate people on how to relate with others and promote peace. For instance, I have learned numerous concepts from such websites such as cultural competence, diversity, and inclusion. This argument shows conclusively that different media outlets have empowered me to develop this kind of literacy.
Since I have interacted with people from different communities, I have managed to develop adequate skills and models for dealing with problems. For instance, my association with Muslims has taught me how to love one another, promote peace, and respect people’s religious believes. On the other hand, my association with people from Latin America has made it easier for me to appreciate their beliefs, the use of traditional medicine, and meaning of grieving or mourning.
This analysis reveals that I can relate positively with more individuals depending on their cultural values, beliefs, and attributes. It is, therefore, appropriate for persons to communicate with their colleagues effectively and engage in constant questioning (Hale and Stanney 39). This strategy will ensure that people develop this kind of literacy and realize their aims in life.
The other important issue is how my literacy practices are exhibited in different communities or environments. It should be observed that I associate with individuals in accordance with their backgrounds. For instance, I would not be willing to discuss religious topics with persons from an Islamic background. At the same time, I would be ready to focus on different religious ideas whenever associating with Christians.
The important thing is to create a desirable environment for exchanging concepts and pursuing various goals (Mulder 81). It is also notable that my literacies have developed efficiently in both academic and online environments. Those who want to achieve this objective should respect one another and learn to listen attentively. The move can make it easier for them to learn more about their colleagues. Since my literacies function similarly across different contexts, I have been able to achieve my goals, support more people, and develop superior skills.
Powerful Insights and Arguments
Human beings can learn a lot from others in an attempt to improve their philosophies and eventually become successful (Mikhaylov 7). The above discussion shows clearly that any person can develop a similar literacy practice and function efficiently in different communities. That being the case, several lessons and insights can be learned from my experience by individuals who want to develop this kind of literacy. The first lesson is that individuals should be ready to respect others and listen attentively. They should also be willing to identify strangers, ask questions, and update their philosophies of life. The concept of constant questioning can result in lifelong learning. The move can ensure that more people learn how to relate with others, address their needs, and establish peaceful societies.
From my personal literacy development, it is evident that language functions as a complex manner. Human beings should be able to develop powerful competencies such as listening, problem-solving, and decision-making (Padhi 22). This achievement can make it easier for them to use the right words depending on the person they are interacting with. It is also evident that this kind of literacy is something that can be improved by socializing with more people.
My experiences also speak to the manner in which education functions in this country. The discussion reveals that people learn a lot from their neighbors, workmates, and friends. The narrative also indicates that education is a social function that takes place continuously. When people understand this fact, it will be easier for them to identify new concepts and skills that can improve or support their personal relationships (Sereni-Massinger and Wood 262).
Finally, this narrative is important since it explores the importance of different literacy practices. When a person develops a specific literacy, he or she will be able to achieve various goals or objectives. People should, therefore, focus on this idea in an attempt to widen their literacies in different fields or areas.
Conclusion
This literacy has empowered me to collaborate with many people from diverse backgrounds and learn from them. I have used the above concepts to improve my philosophy of life. People should coexist with other effectively, respect them, and focus on the best ideas that can support their goals. This discussion explains why it is appropriate for human beings to engage in continuous learning in an attempt to develop superior literacies that can support their aims in life.
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