Media Education as a Means of Supporting the Development of Children and Young People (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You understand the meaning of media in the everyday lives of children and young people. You are familiar with the key concepts and principles of media education. You have a basic knowledge of the different forms of media and the opportunities they offer to support the growth, development and learning of children and young people. You are able to support parents or custodians in media education. You are familiar with the different ways of using technology as a means of supporting the development and rehabilitation of children or young people. You are motivated to develop and make use of the opportunities offered by media education and technology when working with children and young people.

Content

1. Basic concepts and principles of media education
2. Protective perspective in media education
3. Media education in early childhood education
4. Media education for school-age children and young people
5. Media tools and methods and utilisation of technology
6. Media, parenthood and education partnership

Location and time

Moodle verkko-oppimisympäristö. Itsenäinen opiskelu huomioiden tehtävien palautuspäivämäärät.

Materials

Moodle työtilan materiaali, dokumentit, videot, linkit ja tukimateriaali.
Kosola, S, Moisala, M, & Ruokoniemi, P (toim.) 2019. Lapset, nuoret ja älylaitteet - Taiten tasapainoon.
Lahikainen, A-R, Mälkiä, T & Repo, K (toim.)2015. Media lapsiperheessä.
Puska, Maija (toim.)2018. Mediametkaa osa 10. Mediakasvatuksen parhaat
käytännöt.
Willman, Veera (toim.) 2018. Mediakasvatuksen käsikirja

Teaching methods

Verkko-opiskelu ja vaihtoehtoiset oppimistehtävät opiskelijan oman opiskeltavan alan näkökulmasta. Opintojaksolla ei ole webinaareja, mutta se sisältää vuorovaikutteisia tehtäviä keskustelupalstalle.

Student workload

135 t itsenäistä ohjattua verkko-opiskelua ja oppimistehtävät

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

(1) You recognise the role of media in the everyday lives of children and young people. You know some of the key concepts and principles of media education. You have limited knowledge of the different opportunities offered by the different media forms and tools when working with children and young people. In written assignments, you describe the phenomena of the subject matter without substantiating them and use source material sparsely. You comply partly with JAMK’s reporting instructions.

(2) You recognise the significance and role of media in the everyday lives of children and young people. You know some of the key concepts and principles of media education. You know some of the opportunities offered by the different media forms, tools and technology when working with children and young people. In written assignments, you describe the phenomena of the subject matter without substantiating them and use little source material. You comply partly with JAMK’s reporting instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

(3) You understand the significance and role of media in the everyday lives of children and young people. You are familiar with the key concepts and principles of media education. You know different opportunities for using the different media forms, tools and technology when working with children and young people. In your written assignments, you demonstrate an ability to describe and substantiate various subject area phenomena by way of personal reflection and by making varied and proper use of sources. You comply with JAMK’s reporting instructions.

(4) You understand and are aware of the significance and role of media in the everyday lives of children and young people. You are familiar with the key concepts and principles of media education. You know the different opportunities for using the different media forms, tools and technology when supporting children and young people and are capable of applying them in practice. In your written assignments, you demonstrate an ability to describe and substantiate various subject area phenomena in a critical manner by way of personal reflection and by making varied and proper use of sources. You comply with JAMK’s reporting instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

(5) You understand and are highly aware of the significance and role of media in the everyday lives of children and young people. You are familiar with the key concepts and principles of media education. You know and are capable of making use of the different opportunities for using the different media forms, tools and technology when supporting children and young people and are capable of applying and developing them in practice. In your written assignments, you demonstrate an ability to describe and substantiate various subject area phenomena in a critical manner by way of personal reflection and by making varied and proper use of sources. You comply with JAMK’s reporting instructions.

Qualifications

The student masters the basics of computer, tablet, smartphone and internet use. The student has basic knowledge of the growth, development and learning of children and young people.

Further information

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