107. Developing Media Literacy Skills

About this lesson

Welcome to Module 6.10: Critical Media Literacy.

In this session, we focus on developing the skills needed to critically evaluate health-related media messages. As consumers and communicators in an information-saturated world, media literacy empowers us to assess source credibility, spot bias, verify claims, and teach others to do the same. This module introduces the core components of media literacy and practical tools for analyzing and teaching health media content.

Key Takeaways

Master the five core components of media literacy, from source evaluation to bias detection

Learn how to critically evaluate health media, including scientific claims, tone, and visuals

Gain strategies for teaching media literacy, including fact-checking and counter-narratives

Strengthen public understanding of health messages by fostering informed media engagement

This video is ideal for

Researchers, educators, public health professionals, students, and media trainers looking to strengthen media literacy skills for interpreting and communicating health information responsibly.

Lesson notes

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