Media and information literacy curriculum for teachers.pdf - Yo! BaNa
Media and information literacy curriculum for teachers.pdf - Yo! BaNa
Media and information literacy curriculum for teachers.pdf - Yo! BaNa
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Identify a variety of types <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong>mats of potential sources <strong>for</strong> <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong>.<br />
Describe criteria used to make <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> decisions <strong>and</strong> choices.<br />
MIL Competency 4: Critically Evaluating<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>and</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation Sources<br />
Modules in the MIL <strong>curriculum</strong> that are related to this competence include:<br />
Module 3, Representation in <strong>Media</strong> <strong>and</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation; Module 5, Advertising; Module 7,<br />
Internet Opportunities <strong>and</strong> Challenges; Module 8, In<strong>for</strong>mation Literacy <strong>and</strong> Library Skills;<br />
Module 9, Communication, MIL <strong>and</strong> Learning – A Capstone Module.<br />
The MIL teacher will be able to critically evaluate <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>and</strong> its<br />
sources <strong>and</strong> to incorporate selected <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> problem-solving <strong>and</strong><br />
analysis of ideas.<br />
Outcomes of this competency should include the teacher’s ability to:<br />
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Demonstrate ability to examine <strong>and</strong> compare <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> from various sources in order<br />
to evaluate its reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, <strong>and</strong> bias.<br />
Use a variety of criteria (e.g., clarity, accuracy, effectiveness, bias, relevance of facts)<br />
to evaluate <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong>al media (e.g. websites, documentaries, advertisements, news<br />
programmes).<br />
Recognize prejudice, deception, or manipulation.<br />
Recognize the cultural, social or other contexts within which the <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> was<br />
created <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> the impact of context on interpreting <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong>.<br />
Underst<strong>and</strong> the range of media-related technologies <strong>and</strong> study the interaction of ideas.<br />
Compare new knowledge with prior knowledge to determine the value added,<br />
contradictions, or other unique characteristics of the <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong>.<br />
Determine probable accuracy by questioning the source of data, limitations of the<br />
<strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> gathering tools or strategies, <strong>and</strong> the reasonableness of the conclusions.<br />
Use a range of strategies to interpret media texts (e.g. draw conclusions, make<br />
generalizations, synthesize materials viewed, refer to images or <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> in visual<br />
media to support point of view, deconstruct media to determine the underlying biases<br />
<strong>and</strong> decode the subtext).<br />
MIL Competency 5: Applying New <strong>and</strong><br />
Traditional <strong>Media</strong> Formats<br />
Modules in the MIL <strong>curriculum</strong> that are related to this competence include:<br />
Module 6, New <strong>and</strong> Traditional <strong>Media</strong>; Module 7, Internet Opportunities <strong>and</strong> Challenges;<br />
Module 3, Unit 5 Digital Editing <strong>and</strong> Computer Retouching; Module 4, Unit 4, Camera<br />
Shots <strong>and</strong> Angles Conveying Meaning