Media Literacy And Fact-checking Skills Training Course

Introduction

Equip yourself and others with the crucial abilities to navigate the complex media landscape with our essential Media Literacy and Fact-Checking Skills Training Course. This program empowers participants to critically analyze media messages, identify misinformation and disinformation, and develop effective fact-checking strategies to discern credible information from falsehoods. Mastering media literacy and fact-checking is increasingly vital in a world saturated with diverse media sources and the rapid spread of online content. Our fact-checking training course offers in-depth techniques and practical application for becoming a savvy and responsible media consumer and information sharer.

This Media Literacy and Fact-Checking Skills training delves into key areas such as understanding different types of media, analyzing media bias and framing, identifying propaganda and persuasive techniques, developing effective search strategies for fact-checking, utilizing lateral reading and source evaluation techniques, understanding the role of algorithms and social media in information dissemination, and promoting responsible media consumption and sharing habits. You will gain expertise in deconstructing media messages, recognizing manipulative tactics, verifying information using reliable methods, and empowering others to become critically engaged with the media they encounter. Whether you are a student, educator, journalist, librarian, or any individual seeking to enhance your ability to navigate the modern media environment, this Media Literacy and Fact-Checking Skills course will provide you with invaluable skills for the 21st century.

Target Audience:

• Students (Secondary & Higher Education)
• Educators
• Journalists
• Librarians
• Researchers
• Concerned Citizens
• Anyone seeking to improve their media literacy

Course Objectives:

• Understand the diverse landscape of media and its influence.
• Develop skills in analyzing media bias and framing techniques.
• Learn to identify propaganda and persuasive messaging.
• Master effective search strategies for fact-checking.
• Apply lateral reading and source evaluation
• Understand the role of algorithms and social media in media consumption.
• Promote responsible media consumption and sharing habits.

DURATION

5 Days

Course Content:

Module 1: Understanding the Media Landscape

• Understanding the diverse landscape of media and its influence.
• Exploring different types of media (news, social media, advertising, entertainment).
• Analyzing the production, distribution, and consumption of media messages.
• Understanding the economic and political influences on media content.
• Best practices for navigating the complex and evolving media environment.

Module 2: Analyzing Media Bias and Framing

• Developing skills in analyzing media bias and framing techniques.
• Identifying different types of bias (e.g., selection bias, confirmation bias).
• Understanding how framing shapes the interpretation of events.
• Analyzing the language, imagery, and presentation used to convey specific perspectives.
• Best practices for critically examining media for bias and framing.

Module 3: Identifying Propaganda and Persuasive Messaging

• Learning to identify propaganda and persuasive messaging.
• Understanding common propaganda techniques (e.g., bandwagon, fear appeals).
• Analyzing rhetorical devices used to persuade audiences.
• Recognizing manipulative tactics in advertising and political communication.
• Best practices for identifying and deconstructing persuasive media messages.

Module 4: Mastering Search Strategies for Fact-Checking

• Mastering effective search strategies for fact-checking.
• Utilizing advanced search operators to refine online searches.
• Identifying credible sources for verification.
• Exploring specialized fact-checking websites and databases.
• Best practices for efficiently and effectively searching for reliable information.

Module 5: Applying Lateral Reading and Source Evaluation

• Applying lateral reading and source evaluation techniques.
• Understanding the importance of investigating the source of information.
• Checking for author expertise, affiliations, and potential biases.
• Comparing information across multiple credible sources.
• Best practices for quickly and accurately evaluating the trustworthiness of information.

Module 6: The Role of Algorithms and Social Media

• Understanding the role of algorithms and social media in media consumption.
• Analyzing how algorithms curate and personalize media feeds.
• Recognizing the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media.
• Understanding the impact of echo chambers and filter bubbles.
• Best practices for critically engaging with media encountered on social media platforms.

Module 7: Promoting Responsible Media Consumption and Sharing

• Promoting responsible media consumption and sharing habits.
• Understanding the ethical implications of sharing unverified information.
• Developing strategies for pausing before sharing and verifying content.
• Educating others on the importance of media literacy and fact-checking.
• Best practices for becoming a responsible and informed digital citizen and media consumer.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.