January 1st, 2014 | RESEARCH
Developing the ability to read and critically assess science-themed media reports is of great importance, given the media’s pervasive and powerful influence on people’s beliefs and behaviours. This study examines a technique designed to develop high school students’ critical reading abilities. Findings suggest a progression from blind belief toward the ability to draw conclusions based on scientific information.
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Catarina Filipe Correia, AuthorHeather King, Author, King's College London
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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Evaluators | Learning Researchers | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: General STEM | Literacy
Resource Type: Research Brief | Research Products
Environment Type: Comics | Books | Newspapers | Informal | Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Media and Technology