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  • Sarah MacNeil

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    July 5, 2024 at 9:47 am
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    Hi Jamie,

    It’s great to see your eagerness to enhance your methods and empower your students in this area. I understand your concerns about the restrictions you’ve been implementing in your teaching approach. It’s commendable that you are reflecting on your current methods and seeking new strategies to make the learning experience more positive and engaging for your students.

    To foster a more empowering environment, you might consider incorporating a more diverse range of sources for your students to explore. Encouraging critical thinking and providing guidance on evaluating sources can help students navigate the vast landscape of media more effectively.

    Additionally, you could introduce activities that promote media literacy skills such as fact-checking, source verification, and analyzing bias in different types of sources. Creating a safe space for students to discuss and express their opinions on media content can also contribute to a more inclusive learning environment.

    I’m confident that with your dedication to improving your teaching practice, you will discover new strategies that resonate with your students and foster a more positive approach to media literacy education.

    Sarah