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Teaching Critical Media Literacy in Adult and Higher Education: An Action Research Study

Authors

• • Elizabeth J. Tisdell
  • Pennsylvania State University, USA
• • Heather L. Stuckey
  • Pennsylvania State University, USA
• • Patricia M. Thompson
  • Pennsylvania State University, USA

Abstract

This paper discusses three findings of critical media literacy study: pleasure as a motivator and deterrent to becoming critical; the importance of facilitated discussion; and learning from application to practice.

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How to Cite: Tisdell, E. J. , Stuckey, H. L. & Thompson, P. M. (2007) “Teaching Critical Media Literacy in Adult and Higher Education: An Action Research Study”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2007).