Children's Understanding of the Media
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Enhancing children’s media literacy involves navigating the intricate dynamics of age, cognitive development, and cultural context, fostering a positive connection from an early age to cultivate a generation that is resilient and well-informed.
EXPLORE:
In this course, we will look at how kids and teens use media and how it affects how they interact with others. We will talk about how technology has changed from reading on paper to watching videos, and how this brings big world issues into our homes, making parenting a bit tricky. We will also explore how different things like age, gender, and family affect how young people use and understand media as they grow up. We will cover the stages of growing up, from when babies start to understand things to when teens go through big changes. We will discuss how their senses, language skills, thinking abilities, and school experiences develop, and how they see the world in a new way during their teenage years.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Children’s understanding of the media
The consumption of media by children
The effects of media on cognition
The basic concepts of realism, fantasy, imagination, and creativity
REQUIREMENTS:
You will need a computer, mobile, or other devices.
Curiosity and willingness to explore the field of Early Childhood Education
THIS COURSE IS FOR:
Early Childhood and Elementary/ Primary Educators
Aspiring Pre-Primary Teachers
Childcare Teachers and Caregivers
Parents/ Caregivers of young children
Early Childhood Education Students
Early Childhood Specialists
Child Development Specialists