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ERIC Number: EJ1295288
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-1551-2169
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Civic Education in a Fake News Era: Lessons for the Methods Classroom
Journal of Political Science Education, v17 n2 p326-331 2021
Many young people are unprepared to encounter misleading news and information that they find online. As civic educators, we are able to teach them the media literacy skills required to navigate this environment and critically evaluate the information. These lessons may be well-suited to the research methods classroom, where students will learn to both consume and produce research. Lessons must follow best practices, however, or they may lead students to double-down on misinformed beliefs that align with their ideological predispositions. Current research suggests these lessons should involve discussion and group work or activities that allow students to explore alternative explanations and address their questions and are sensitive to the manner in which they consume and evaluate news and information. This article summarizes current research on the topic and provides examples of practices I use in methods classes.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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