ERIC Number: EJ1377969
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jun
Pages: 18
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The Inconsistency of Trauma-Related Journalism Education Goals and Instruction
Newman, Elana; Madrigal, Ilissa; Hight, Joe
Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, v78 n2 p165-182 Jun 2023
Many journalism students cover stories about tragedy and violence (trauma). Yet few journalism schools offer trauma training despite growing agreement among educators that early journalists need to learn about the impact of reporting trauma on victims, the community, and the journalists' themselves. This contrast is puzzling. This study aimed to identify what trauma-related topics are valued and which are taught. First, 156 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) members completed a survey rating the importance and extent of course coverage of self-care, trauma-informed interviewing, trauma's impact on the community, and best trauma community reporting practices. The commonly deemed highly valued topics include ethics of accuracy, sensitivity, respect for survivors, and privacy rights. Self-care was deemed important but often not covered. Qualitative interviews provided context on pedagogical techniques, experiences, and barriers to teaching trauma.
Descriptors: Journalism Education, Educational Objectives, Trauma Informed Approach, Reliability, Educational Needs, Trauma, Interviews, Best Practices, News Reporting, Accuracy, Sensitivity Training, Privacy, Civil Rights, Social Attitudes, Human Dignity, Prosocial Behavior, Ethics, Teachers, Daily Living Skills
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Language: English
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