Abstract
In this study, researchers aimed to develop an understanding of how English Language Arts and social studies teachers of middle- and high-school students perceive the value of media literacy skills and competencies for their students. The research team reviewed how these teachers rated various media literacy skills utilizing a set of 15 media literacy strategies categorized into three constructs, authors and audiences, messages and meaning, and representations and reality, in a survey demonstrating their perspectives on aspects of media literacy and their importance for student learning. The 860 teachers overwhelmingly recognize the importance of media literacy competencies for their students. Some constructs and competencies were rated more highly than others.
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Gould, H., von Gillern, S., Korona, M., & Haywood, A. (2024). ELA and Social studies teachers’ perspectives on the importance of media literacy for student learning. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 16(3), 45-61. https://doi.org/10.23860/JMLE-2024-16-3-4
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