Functional literacy in the educational system

Abstract

  The article explains the concepts of literacy and functional literacy. The concept of "literacy" is widely studied, its meaning is revealed. To explain the contemporary meaning of literacy, it is necessary to look at historical changes in the concept of literacy. However, it focuses not on the process of changing the concept of literacy, but on the modern meaning of literacy, based on the concept of literacy presented in various materials. The importance of functional literacy in the modern education system is explained. The article highlights the specifics of education and training on the formation of functional literacy. Functional literacy is a measure of a person's ability to interact with the external environment and the level of the ability to adapt and communicate with this environment as quickly as possible. Thus, functional literacy consists of a set of knowledge, skills and abilities that are considered necessary for a person to live in a particular cultural environment and ensure his social interaction. And in a broad sense, this is not just a way to get into the world of 4 skills and knowledge, it is an indicator of the cultural and social development of a nation, country or group of people. From the point of view of such a qualitative nature, functional literacy is used as a mechanism for personal development.