Multiliteracies is a concept that expands the traditional notion of literacy to include a broader range of skills required to effectively communicate in a complex, digital, and globalized world. It acknowledges that literacy is not just about reading and writing traditional texts but involves multiple modes of meaning-making across different media and contexts.

Ernest Morrell’s focus on youth participatory action research is such a great way to get students involved and build their critical thinking skills. I love the idea of encouraging students to tackle real-world issues—it makes learning so much more meaningful. For example, diving into medical conditions like Compartment Syndrome can really help students practice analyzing symptoms, understanding causes, and finding effective solutions. I found this resource recently https://edubirdie.com/docs/villanova-university/306-medsurge/62209-compartment-syndrome-ati-system-disorder, and it’s super helpful for learning about the condition in a structured way. This hands-on approach keeps students engaged and equips them with the skills they’ll need to solve real problems, whether in school or later in their careers. It’s such a practical and empowering way to learn!

I think this symbolizes that in the face of hardship, nature offers solace and renewal, providing a sense of peace and wholeness that can heal the wounds caused by life’s struggles. This line suggests that no matter what challenges or suffering life may bring be it disgrace or calamity as long as they retain their ability to perceive nature itself it can restore them. This shows the transcendentalist view that nature is a powerful, almost divine force that can offer profound personal transformation and healing.

I think this reflects a core value of Transcendentalism by highlighting the contrast between the untainted perception of nature often held by children and the impaired vision of adults, who have become disconnected from the natural world. Adults, in this sense, are so caught up in the complexities of everyday life that they lose the ability to see nature as it truly is as a reflection of deeper truths and a means of connecting to the divine. This line suggests that adulthood brings a blindness to the simplicity and purity that nature offers.

this is so sad its making me tear up