Media and Digital Literacy · Semester 1

Identifying Misinformation and Disinformation

Learning to differentiate between misinformation (unintentional error) and disinformation (intentional falsehood) in digital content.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between misinformation and disinformation with real-world examples.
  2. Analyze the potential impact of spreading misinformation on society.
  3. Design strategies to verify information before sharing it online.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing (Information Literacy) - S1MOE: Language Use for Information and Communication - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: English Language
Unit: Media and Digital Literacy
Period: Semester 1

Suggested Methodologies

Problem-Based Learning

Tackle open-ended problems without predetermined solutions

35–60 min

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Inquiry Circle

Student-led investigation of self-generated questions

30–55 min

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