The Rule of Law and Justice · Summer Term

Media Bias and Critical Consumption

Develop critical thinking skills to identify bias, misinformation, and disinformation in various media forms.

Key Questions

  1. Explain common types of media bias and how to identify them.
  2. Analyze the potential impact of 'fake news' on democratic processes.
  3. Construct strategies for critically evaluating information found online and offline.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - DemocracyNCCA: Junior Cycle - Stewardship
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and the Democratic State
Unit: The Rule of Law and Justice
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Document Mystery

Analyze evidence to solve a historical question

30–45 min

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Flipped Classroom

Pre-learn at home, apply and deepen in class

30–55 min

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