Teaching about media and digital literacy through PSHE education
The PSHE education Programme of Study suggests numerous learning opportunities related to media and digital literacy from key stages 1 to 5. These include looking at how information is stored and used, how to assess the reliability of sources of information, and understanding the influence of extreme views.
We’ve also really enjoyed being part of NewsWise – an award-winning news literacy project – with the Guardian Foundation and National Literacy Trust.
Young people are increasingly exposed to divisive online narratives, with these attitudes are filtering into school corridors and classrooms, posing a threat to community cohesion. This course will help you identify harmful online narratives, how to manage conflict in school and how to counter division through your PSHE curriculum.
