What is a literacy contrivance?

A literacy contrivance refers to any tool, object, system, or resource that is explicitly employed in educational contexts with the primary intention of supporting the cultivation and enhancement of literacy proficiency. These contrivances, often designed based on pedagogical frameworks and empirical research, range from tangible, concrete objects to abstract strategies and methods in digital and traditional realms. They aim to foster learners' reading, writing, listening, and comprehension skills. They serve to facilitate engaging teaching experiences that accommodate diverse learning styles and cater to students' individualized needs within literacy education or broader literacy practices across disciplines.