Reviewing arguments for and against – and proposing a media education approach.
Tag Archives: Education
Rumours of our demise…
The numbers of students opting for specialised courses in Media Studies and English Literature in the UK have been in decline for several years. How might we explain this, and how can we respond? Continue reading
Learning media theory: what is it good for?
Why and how should media educators address ‘theory’ in the classroom? How do we learn – and use – theory? And what’s the point of learning theory anyway?
Teaching Media Studies: the travesty of theory
What’s wrong with the government’s attempt to impose a narrow, canonical approach to theory in Media Studies teaching.
Radicalisation, social media and young people
There is growing concern about the role of social media in ‘radicalising’ your people. But the government’s response to this phenomenon is contradictory and likely to prove ineffective. Here’s why we need a more thoughtful approach.
Digital distractions: What’s wrong with the debate about technology in education
The debate about mobile technology in education is strangely polarised. While some claim that digital devices will magically liberate learners, others assert that they should be banned from classrooms outright. It’s time for a more constructive discussion.
Why children should NOT be taught to code
There is growing enthusiasm for the idea that children should be taught digital coding. Yet what assumptions is this based upon, and how valid are they?
The blanding of media literacy
Examining Media Studies
The government is apparently ‘rationalising’ qualifications in secondary schools. What are the dangers and opportunities here for media teachers?
David Buckingham 