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a media literacy lesson demo for the Teachers
a media literacy lesson demo for the Teachers
During our interviews with the teachers, one common concern about teaching media literacy stood out—they wanted to learn what to teach and how to teach media literacy to young learners. After attending a workshop with Teacher Uni, we were inspired to bring that lesson back to our school and share it with our teachers.
We searched for authentic yet unsuitable news titles or clickbaits as our main teaching material. It wasn't easy to find good "bad examples" since these news titles were to be used for teaching elementary students. They can't be too inappropriate, and the content should be able to relate to the students' life experiences. We also organized the tips for how to think critically when reading news titles. That’s why we believed this lesson would be both valuable and practical for teachers who attend our media literacy workshop.
On Tuesday noon, we had the opportunity to present at the regular teachers' meeting. We started by acknowledging how exaggerated news headlines can stir emotions, making it crucial to focus on the necessary information to uncover the truth.
Even though we were nervous during our presentation, we’re incredibly proud of ourselves! The teachers gave us warm and encouraging feedback, which reassured us that our efforts were meaningful. This experience has motivated us to continue promoting media literacy in our school!
reflection
reflection
Lesson Planner: Lavina
This was my first time speaking in front of so many teachers. I was nervous before the presentation, but once I started, it wasn’t as scary as I thought. When I arrived, I saw many teachers looking at us, and the department director was introducing CyberFair, which made me even more nervous. I noticed my homeroom teacher watching me and my English teacher waving, but I pretended not to see them so I could focus.
I tried hard to remember my notes and waited for my turn to speak. I made a small mistake while presenting, but I still think I did a great job overall. I learned how to stay calm and act confident even when I feel nervous.
Lesson Planner: Matilda
This presentation was very scary for me because we had to speak in front of all the teachers. Before it started, I was so nervous that I worried the teachers would talk about our presentation for the rest of the year. We had to think of them as children instead of teachers, but it wasn’t easy.
When we walked into the room and saw all the teachers sitting there, I became even more nervous. Suddenly, my nose started bleeding because I was so scared. Luckily, I had tissues ready since I knew this might happen. I quickly wiped my nose and pretended nothing had happened.
As I presented, I tried not to look at the teachers staring at me. I made a small mistake during my part, but I pretended it didn’t happen and kept going. When it was finally over, I sighed with relief. Afterward, I went to the nurse to take care of my nosebleed.
Lesson Planner: Luna
This time, we attended a teacher’s meeting to promote media literacy. We were very nervous before the presentation, so we practiced a lot. When we entered the meeting room, it was already full of teachers. To our surprise, the director of the International Department introduced us sooner than expected, so we didn’t have time to prepare again.
Despite our nerves, we began the presentation. We explained our points and asked Mr. Duke to help answer some of the questions. During the presentation, some teachers laughed, which made us feel more relaxed. This was a great opportunity for me, and I learned how to face my fears. I also realized the importance of preparing properly so that I won’t feel so anxious next time.
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