Is this for me?
This course is perfect for
- Teachers, educators and staff who are committed to developing their own critical media literacy
- Teachers looking for practical strategies to deal with misinformation and disinformation
- School leaders who are interested in a whole school approach to embedding critical media literacy
- Educators who have a whole setting remit for HWB or Pastoral/ Pupil Support
Why should I attend?
- Develop greater confidence in teaching students how to analyse media, identify bias, and understand the influence of digital platforms.
- The session offers opportunities to learn from and share good practice with colleagues across Scotland
- You’ll leave with practical tools and resources to embed digital literacy and resilience into your teaching
- Empower students to become critical digital citizens who can identify and disengage from harmful online narratives.
What should I expect?
🧠 Interactive activities to deepen professional understanding
💭Practical strategies to support critical thinking and questioning
🧰 Classroom Tools and methodologies to use in your context
🧑🏫 Examples of good practice across Scotland
🔗 Links across the curriculum and to current frameworks and policy agendas
📝 Signposting useful resources to support your journey
👥 Time to reflect and discuss with colleagues
GDPR - Data Protection
When you undertake free professional learning with the Scottish DECs we will continue to hold your information until this Scottish Government funded programme concludes. This is in line with the GDPR legitimate interest provision. We will always strive to be fair, transparent and lawful in the way we hold or use your information.
If you have particular access needs, please contact faith@wosdec.org.uk so we can work together to create as positive an experience for you as we can.
We have designed this course to be engaging, relevant and thought-provoking. Please join the course in a reasonably quiet place if possible, and do what you can to bring your full participation and focus to the session.
