Perception of media literacy in the education community

Bibliographic Data

ID21536638
AuthorsJasmina Arsenijević (0000-0003-2347-6573), Milica Andevski (0000-0002-9113-6709, University of Novi Sad)
Year2022
Volume52
Issue3
Pages239-257
Publication date2022-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueZbornik radova Filozofskog fakulteta u Pristini (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0354-3293 • E-ISSN: 2217-8082
PublisherCentre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.5937/zrffp52-32250
OpenAlexW4312510516
LanguageEN
References cited14

The aim of the study is to analyze the perception of media literacy of educational community (high school and college students, higher educational population and masters of science) using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The survey was conducted during 2021. Technique of interview was used on a sample of 120 participants about participants' perceptions of media literacy. Total 107 participants gave complete responses, and the results are evaluated based on established categories according to the level of accuracy of answers. Categories are formed according to content analysis and cross-referenced with socio-demographic characteristics. Having in mind a favourable educational structure of the research sample, the starting thesis is that respondents will have a clear understanding of media literacy. The results indicate that the majority of participants properly perceive media literacy in terms of critical reflection of media content, but not as the ability to produce media content as an essential characteristic of participatory culture, which leaves space for improvement and development of a productive cooperation of media users, as the inevitable trend of modern, media-driven society. The qualitative nature of this study enabled the recognition of diverse and deeper categories of phenomena of media literacy in current scientific knowledge. This qualitative approach of the comprehension of media literacy provided insights that are valuable as theoretical contribution, but are first and foremost a precious asset for the creators of media policy, especially for media education strategies

Citizen journalism · Comprehension · Content analysis · Literacy · Mathematics education · Media literacy · Pedagogy · Perception · Political science · Population · Public relations · Qualitative research · Science education · Scientific Literacy · Social science · Sociology · Child Development and Digital Technology · Computer Science · Digital literacy in education · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Psychology

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