A Case Study on Media Literacy Education Targeting Middle School Students Using Fact-checking Method
AUTHOR : 김혜경, 김지원, 어윤경
INFORMATION : page. 33~49 / 2023 Vol.30 No.2
ABSTRACT
As the media environment changes due to digital technology and the influence of media in everyday life grows, media literacy is drawing attention as an essential competency in the future society. Recently, the need for media literacy education has been emphasized for middle school students who spend a lot of time using media. This study aims to present the direction of next-generation media literacy education, focusing on the case of media education using fact-check, an essential element of media literacy education. By linking media literacy education with fact-checking, an educational program was organized with the aim of media access, evidence collection and analysis, and critical understanding, and it was targeted at 50 middle school students in Chungcheong-do. We investigated media literacy perceptions, selected 5 of them, and conducted focus group interviews to collect and analyze data. Through media literacy education based on fact-check card news production, students' information collection and critical analysis skills have improved, and they have become active participants who freely express and exchange their thoughts through media languages. Future research is expected to investigate the long-term effects of media literacy education and develop regular education programs that can improve students' media literacy skills.