Kerava hosted a significant training programme on media analysis and critical thinking.
A major training programme on media analysis, critical thinking and media and information literacy was held in Kerava, at the Guild School on 6 September 2024 at 17.00. The event provided young people with the tools to understand the impact of media in society and to develop skills that will enable them to participate more actively in democratic processes.
Highlights of the event
The main objective of the training programme was to help young people develop their ability to evaluate and analyse the media critically. The workshops covered topics such as how the media shape social debate, how populism can influence public opinion, and why it is important to understand the media in a comprehensive and critical way. They provided practical examples and exercises to help participants gain a deeper understanding of the role of the media in today’s society.
Impact and importance
The impact of the event was significant, as young people’s ability to appreciate and understand the media is an important part of their participation in democracy. Through the training, young people learned to identify manipulative and inaccurate messages in the media and were given tools to develop their own critical thinking. The aim was to enable young people to make informed decisions and participate in social debates in a way that supports the basic principles of democracy.
Materials and teaching aids
The training programme provided participants with a comprehensive set of materials, including information on the role of the media, the impact of populism and the basic principles of critical thinking. The materials helped young people to understand how the media can influence their worldview and how they can develop their media and information literacy skills.
Practical examples and exercises were also included to help young people apply what they had learned to everyday situations.
This training programme was an important step towards equipping young people to become active and critical citizens, able to assess and interpret media information more accurately and responsibly.
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