Multiliteracies Approach to Empower Learning and Teaching Engagement

AbstractThis paper is to discuss the design and framework of the Multiliteracies Approach proposed by the New London Group. It is to argue that the approach is a viable teaching strategy that embraces literacy abilities and literacy choices and attitudes. Additionally, it recognizes that meaningful learning takes place if there is link between theory and practice. Question to be answered is, therefore: How can Multiliteracies approach advocated by the New London Group be used in various educational contexts to empower teachers and learners? How does web literacy endorse the use of relevant and motivating strategies to empower a community of learners