Media And Information Literacy Upskilling For Educators At Universities: Ukrainian Context

Соловей, Людмила Сергіївна and Соловей, М.І. and Бабушко, С.Р. (2023) Media And Information Literacy Upskilling For Educators At Universities: Ukrainian Context Освітологічний дискурс (4 (43)). pp. 39-54. ISSN 2312-5829

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Abstract

Currently, media literacy has gained considerable significance worldwide and, particularly, in Ukraine. The efficient way to develop the media literacy skills of the citizens is through well-trained teachers as they help navigate in information and cyberspace. Unfortunately, the issue of media literacy training of university teachers is paid little attention to. Hence, the researchers addressed the question to clarify the situation. A qualitative research methodology was applied to find out the current state of the media literacy level of university teachers and their need for special media literacy training. The methodology included several steps: literature review, preparation of interview questions, observation and communication, interaction in the professional groups of university teachers, conducting semi-structured interviews, data analysis, and working out a set of recommendations. There are several terms that Ukrainian university teachers use with the meaning of “media literacy” varying from “media education”, and “media competency” to “media training”. Besides, there are different interpretations of the term and different characteristics of a media-literate person. The interviews demonstrated that the level of media literacy among most university teachers is not sufficient, in their opinion. They realize the benefits of being a media literate person both for personal and professional development. And as a result, most of them are using media literacy resources within non-formal and informal education systems. There are appropriate resources in the Ukrainian language to develop or master media literacy skills. However, they are mostly for school teachers. Thus, the conclusion was made on the urgent necessity of Ukrainian university teachers in providing special media literacy training and in designing corresponding methodical resources. A set of recommendations on three levels (national, institutional, and personal) was offered to satisfy the needs and settle the challenges.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	media literacy; university teachers; Ukraine; media literacy training; resources; recommendations
Subjects:	Це архівна тематика Київського університету імені Бориса Грінченка > Статті у наукометричних базах > Erih Plus Це архівна тематика Київського університету імені Бориса Грінченка > Статті у наукометричних базах > Index Copernicus Це архівна тематика Київського університету імені Бориса Грінченка > Статті у журналах > Фахові (входять до переліку фахових, затверджений МОН)
Divisions:	Це архівні підрозділи Київського університету імені Бориса Грінченка > Факультет романо-германської філології > Кафедра англійської мови та комунікації
Depositing User:	Liudmyla Serhiyivna Solovei
Date Deposited:	01 Jul 2024 11:15
Last Modified:	01 Jul 2024 11:15
URI:	https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/49360

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