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Author
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Carolyn Wilson
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Year
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2012
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Publisher
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Comunicar – Scientific Journal of Media Education.
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Abstract
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This paper presents an overview of UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Curriculum for Teachers. The overview explores key program areas for trainers to teach issues related to MIL and the competences needed for developing programs. These program areas include a conceptual and organizational framework; production and use of information; media texts and information sources; evaluation and analysis; media audiences; democratic discourse and social participation; approaches for curriculum adaptation; and pedagogical approaches for the classroom (textual analysis, contextual analysis, case study, translation, simulation, and production). After introducing these key areas of the program, the paper concludes by offering recommendations for the successful development, adaptation, and implementation of MIL programs. The main recommendations are: curriculum leaders must be available for training, support, and consultation; promotion of teacher networks implementing MIL initiatives; inclusion in official educational curriculum documents; analyzing student needs before implementing curriculum modules; facilitating online resources for teachers; professionalizing MIL teachers; promoting collaboration between community members (family, teachers, students, and other stakeholders); and conducting research to identify best practices and new trends to be developed.