Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Applying of Methods of Media Literacy and Media Education in Educational Processes for Future Social Workers

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https://doi.org/10.29038/2306-3971-2022-02-68-78

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media literacy, media education, social competences, social work, social sphere

Abstract

Necessity and actual problems of theoretical researches and practical implementation of technologies of media literacy into practical activity of specialists of social sphere and into educational processes are analyzed in the scientific article. An author of article mad an accent at learning and analysis of such scientific approaches as: Protectionist Approach, Media Art Education, Feminism and Critical Media Literacy Approach, Media Literacy Movement etc. These approaches have creative and innovation potential for the implementation into practical social activity and for their application in practical social sphere. Conceptual frameworks, contents, ethical principles, legal aspects and structural components of Media Literacy in the social sphere are studied in this scientific publication. An author paid attention to practical aspects of educational processes of future social workers. Prominent competences of media literacy also studied in this article. An author of scientific article participates in active implementation of the elements of Media Literacy and Media Education into the education of social workers. Media Literacy trainings, lectures about countering to fakes and misinformation are systematically uses in practical work. Researcher studied methods and forms of studying of theoretical and practical aspects of media literacy. Experience of practical implementation of main components of media education is represented in this article. An author of article shared recommendations concerning ethical aspects of media literacy.

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27.12.2022

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SOCIALWORK AND MANAGEMENT