The MILES team is preparing to start the delivery of the MILES – MIL and PRE-BUNKING approaches for critical thinking in the education sector training course.
In a world awash with information, distinguishing truth from falsehood has become an essential skill. To address this pressing need, our course is meticulously designed to help teachers understand the intricacies of disinformation and media literacy. The course follows a clear progression: defining the issue, understanding the media environment, exploring how disinformation spreads, learning how to counter it, and identifying key stakeholders for collaboration.
The overarching goal is to equip teachers with competencies that they can impart to their students, empowering them to navigate media critically and responsibly.
The course is structured into five modules:
Module 1: Introducing Disinformation and Media Literacy (What)
· Define key concepts and provide context to understand disinformation and media literacy.
Module 2: Media Environment and Challenges (What)
· Explore the current media environment, its characteristics, and the challenges that facilitate the spread of disinformation.
Module 3: Mechanisms of Disinformation (Why)
· Uncover strategies and mechanisms through which disinformation is created and spread.
Module 4: How to Enhance Media and Information Literacy (How)
· Present practical tools and strategies to promote media literacy and empower critical and informed consumption of information.
Module 5: Community and Policy Initiatives (With Whom)
· Discuss the importance of collaboration, highlighting partnerships with civil society organizations, policymakers, and tech platforms to tackle disinformation.
Each module builds on the previous one, equipping teachers to work with their students and foster a culture of critical thinking and responsibility.
Get in touch with the organization in your country, and together we can make a significant impact on combating disinformation. By joining forces, we can enhance media literacy, empower our communities, and foster a more informed and resilient society. Let's collaborate to ensure that our students and teachers are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern media landscape and to promote a culture of critical thinking and responsibility. Your involvement can make a difference—reach out today and be a part of this important initiative.