Promoting Future Teachers’ Critical Consciousness: How Do We Teach Critical Media Literacy?

• In Event: Thursday Roundtable Session 9:00 am
  In Roundtable Session: Methodological Approaches in Research on Media, Culture, and Learning (Table 6)

Abstract

This study explores effective instructional strategies for teaching Critical Media Literacy (CML) to aspiring educators in the Education and Film class (EdFilm). Through qualitative examination, the research investigates college students' learning experiences. CML involves comprehending ideology, power dynamics, and information dissemination's connection to power. While literature addresses CML for youth, research targeting teacher candidates is limited. Existing studies mainly focus on marginalized students, whereas teacher education programs are predominantly composed of white individuals. The study emphasizes the need for a distinct approach to teaching CML effectively within this demographic context. Preliminary findings reveal three CML development layers: critical media examination, systemic understanding, and exploration of dominant and counter-narratives. This research provides insights into fostering transformative CML learning among future educators.

Author

• Ali Soken, University of Oregon