EDC 669 Media Literacy K-12 Clsrm

The ever-increasing pressure of media and information plays an important role in children's and adolescents' experiences at the societal, home and school levels. The course will examine and explore current trends in media and information, as well as relevant research and curricula regarding media literacy, especially methods for promoting pupils' critical analysis of media in regard to images, stereotypes, persuasion, propaganda, and bias. Participants will be asked to question their own assumptions and beliefs about the influence of the media on individuals and society, including themselves. Participants will develop strategies and tools for incorporating media literacy into the classroom. (1 credit)