Critical media literacy

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Rida Afrilyasanti, Yazid Basthomi, Evynurul Laily Zen

2025 Engaging Students in Critical Media Literacy: A Guidebook for Educators Book chapter Cited by 0 Quartile

Abstract

Critical thinking and a thorough comprehension of how the media shapes attitudes and power dynamics are two ways CML differs from conventional media literacy. To enable individuals to participate in media production and critical assessment-necessary for knowledgeable engagement with society-CML promotes investigation, analysis, evaluation, and engaged discussion of media messages. Concurrently, media literacy frameworks evolve to address digital media challenges and information abundance. CML integrates into education, enhancing students' abilities to critically assess media, engage critically, and navigate the dynamic media landscape. Emerging approaches in CML education emphasize fostering critical thinking and creativity and examining media's societal impacts. Educators employ diverse methodologies such as dialogic learning, media arts, and reflective media production to enable effective deconstruction of media messages. These practices highlight CML's evolution in effectively preparing students to navigate today's complex media landscape. © The Author(s). All rights reserved.

Affiliations

English Department, State University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia; SMA (senior high school) Negeri Taruna Nala Jawa Timur, Malang, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia; Faculty of Languages and Communication, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia