Pedagogical means of forming media literacy of younger adolescents.

Abstract

Introduction. In the era of digital transformation and global informatization, media literacy is becoming an important competence for successful adaptation of an individual in the modern world. The relevance of the topic of developing media literacy in younger adolescents is due to their increasing involvement in digital environments and active consumption of media content. Lack of information analysis skills makes them vulnerable to disinformation, manipulation and the negative impact of media. The study of pedagogical tools that promote the development of media literacy allows us to develop effective teaching and education methods that will protect adolescents from the negative impact of media and help them become literate in consuming information. Goal – to identify the main pedagogical tools in developing media literacy in younger adolescents. Materials and methods analysis of scientific sources, own methodological developments. Results and discussion. The article presents an analysis of the concept of "media literacy". The aspects of the manifestation of formed skills in younger adolescents that reflect media literacy are identified and characterized. The main pedagogical tools that contribute to the formation of media literacy in schoolchildren are considered. Examples of tasks and exercises that ensure the development of media literacy skills in younger adolescents are given. Pedagogical methods that ensure the effectiveness of the process of forming media literacy in younger adolescents are defined. Examples of the use of methods in the educational process are given. Conclusion. A conclusion is made about the need to use a variety of pedagogical tools and methods in the process of forming media literacy in students.