1. The meaning of literacy
Literacy refers to a certain cultural literacy and ideological and moral quality that an individual has. Literacy is a kind of humanistic quality reflected from the aspects of soul and mind. It contains extensive knowledge and rich experience, and reflects personal feelings, attitudes and behaviors. Literacy is directly related to a person's overall quality and comprehensive quality, not only in knowledge, skills and talents, but also in personal morality, temperament, cultural accomplishment, mental outlook and many other aspects.
2. The meaning of scientific and technological literacy
Scientific literacy refers to a person's scientific knowledge and skill level. Scientific and technological literacy not only reflects the individual's understanding of modern science and technology, but also is closely related to the development of scientific and technological society, personal quality of life and social civilization. People with scientific literacy have high scientific thinking ability and the ability to consciously apply scientific knowledge, and have strong ability to apply, develop and innovate science and technology. Scientific literacy is an important aspect of a person's all-round development, especially in the era of rapid development of modern information technology.
3. The relationship between literacy and scientific literacy
Literacy and scientific literacy are inseparable. Literacy is the premise and foundation of scientific literacy, and scientific literacy is an important part of literacy. First of all, literacy includes some necessary knowledge, abilities and skills, such as Chinese, mathematics, English, music, sports, art and so on. , can provide the necessary foundation for personal development. At the same time, literacy also includes good moral quality and cultural literacy, which can help individuals cultivate correct values and world outlook. Secondly, scientific and technological literacy is epochal, practical and innovative. As an important part of modern information society, it is a powerful guarantee for a person's success and future. Only with high cultural and scientific literacy can we have a broader development space and a higher quality of life in modern society.
4. The current situation of literacy and scientific literacy
The literacy and scientific literacy of China people need to be improved. At present, there are still some problems in China, such as low cultural quality and low scientific and technological literacy. On the one hand, few people pay attention to the bondage of cultural spirit and morality, and many people do not pay enough attention to the knowledge of humanities, their cultural literacy is not deep enough, and their understanding of history, literature, philosophy and art is not deep enough. On the other hand, at present, China has not fully entered the era of information technology and knowledge economy, and its independent innovation ability is not very strong, and the reserve of high-tech talents is relatively insufficient. Students from primary school to junior high school have low scientific and technological literacy and cannot meet the social demand for technical talents.
5. Ways to improve literacy and scientific and technological literacy
Improving literacy and scientific and technological literacy requires the joint efforts of the whole society. Schools, families and society should all take responsibility. First of all, schools can improve students' cultural and scientific literacy by developing a series of targeted courses, such as reading, English, humanities and information technology. Secondly, families should guide children to actively participate in social activities, get in touch with art and culture, and cultivate social etiquette and critical thinking ability. In addition, the society should also strengthen investment in the popularization of public scientific and technological knowledge, community public welfare education, and excellent course training. Encourage people to adapt to social needs in many ways and improve their personal literacy and scientific and technological literacy.
summary
In a word, literacy and scientific and technological literacy are the foundation and motive force for the development of modern society and the important conditions for the progress and prosperity of human society. Correctly treating and improving literacy and scientific and technological literacy is something that everyone should do. Through the practice of continuous learning, tempering comprehensive quality and improving scientific and technological level, individuals can make their own literacy and scientific and technological literacy reach a higher level and make more important contributions to social development and progress.