Perspectives of Select Media And Information Literacy (MIL) Educators on the MIL Curriculum

Abstract

 This study is an in-depth analysis of the perspectives of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) teachers, who are also current or former media and communication practitioners, on the MIL curriculum. Seven participants were interviewed to share their perspectives on using the current Media and Information Literacy curriculum. The researcher utilized the Triple E (Explore, Engage, Empower) model by Alagaran (2015) to examine the perspectives of the study participants. The said model provides emphasis on the purposeful representation of the current reality of Media and Information Literacy understanding and practice, which is aligned with the MIL UNESCO definition. The study showed that MIL teachers have varied perspectives with regard to the Media and Information Literacy curriculum. In teaching MIL, educators see the importance of the current media environment. The participants also see that the current curriculum needs work since there are numerous concerns regarding content and resources. Therefore, this study recommends that educational institutions and professionals should allot time and resources for the improvement of the curriculum, keeping in mind that it is crucial to also coordinate with MIL-related groups to gain access to niche knowledge on the subject.