Comparisons of Media Literacy Education Curriculums in Britain, Canada and Australia
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- ASAI Kazuyuki
- Kyoto University of Education
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- KUBOTA Kenichi
- Kansai University
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- KUROKAMI Haruo
- Kansai University
Bibliographic Information
- Other Title
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- イギリス・カナダ・オーストラリアにおけるメディア・リテラシー教育カリキュラムの比較研究
- イギリス カナダ オーストラリア ニ オケル メディア リテラシー キョウイク カリキュラム ノ ヒカク ケンキュウ
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Abstract
Recently, it is said that media literacy education is important in Japan. However, the expansion and penetration into the public school curriculum is limited and inconsistent. We compared curriculums for media literacy education of advanced countries, namely Britain, Canada and Australia to understand the designs which are part of the state education curriculum in each country. We evaluated the system and used the conclusions to improve media literacy education in Japan. As a result, we noted three factors which are important to consider in the design of media literacy education and are as follows: (1) it should be studied at all levels; (2) it should develop critical thinking systematically; (3) it should be taught in a cross-curricular way. Moreover, we understand that it is also important to promote teacher training and in-service training of teachers.
Journal
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- Japanese Journal of Educational Media Research
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Japanese Journal of Educational Media Research 15 (2), 35-49, 2009
Japan Association for Educational Media Study
