Critical Thinking and Media Literacy In-Class Assignment

Abstract

Critical thinking is often cited as a goal of learning within sociological pedagogy. However, students are often confused about what constitutes critical thinking and how it can be used in their daily lives. Simultaneously, students find themselves in a hyperpolarized media environment, where the practice of media literacy is crucial. Sociology offers...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems

Resource Type(s):

Assignment

Class Level(s):

Any Level

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

A short in-class assignment and activity.

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Introduce students to the precepts of critical thinking and logic.
2. Understand logical fallacies and why they are misleading.
3. Practice analyzing their world from a critical perspective by searching for logical fallacies.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. An in-class assignment.
2. An in-class assignment and future exam questions.
3. A short in-class assignment and activity.