Critical Thinking/Literacy
List of Competences
MEDIA LITERACY ASPECT
M1. Media: ownership, funding, agenda
The learner demonstrates that they are aware of the mix of ownership, funding and editorial policy of media.
Intervention Points: A1, A2, A7, A13, A14, D1, D2, M3, M1, M8, S4, S7
M2. Media bias
The learner explains the meaning of 'media bias'.
Intervention Points: A1, A2, A3, A7, A13, A14, M2, D1, D2
M3. Role of media in democracy
The learner elaborates on the role of media in a democratic society and how this role changes
in repressive states.
Intervention Points: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A7, A8, A9, A13, A14, M4, M5, M6, D1, D4, D5, S5, S6, S7
M4. Facts and opinions
The learner differentiates between facts, fact interpretation, and opinions.
Intervention Points: A1, A2, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A13, M3, M5, M6, D1, D4, D5,S4, S5, S6, S7
M5. Sources of information
The learner traces the source of information in a media article to confirm it reports correctly on facts.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, M3, M4, M6, D1, D4, D5,S4, S5, S6, S7
M6. Claim verification
The learner checks the veracity of a claim seen online.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, M3, M5, D1, D4, D5,S4, S5, S6, S7
M7. Evaluation of multiple sources
When deciding on a particular action, the learner critically evaluates a range of information sources.
Intervention Points: A2, A3, A5, A6, A7, A15, M8, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, SS4, S5, S6 S7, S8
M8. Evaluation of contradicting information
The learner demonstrates that they approach with similar scrutiny information that corresponds to their beliefs/opinions and information that contradicts them.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, A8, A10, A11, D2, M7, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, SS4, S5, S6 S7, S8
DIGITAL LITERACY ASPECT
D1. Content amplification
The learner demonstrates that they understand various techniques used by media platforms to emphasise, amplify and extend the reach of their content.
Intervention Points: A1, A2, A3, A7, A8, A14, S1, S3, S4, S7, M1, M2, M3, M7, M8, D2
D2. Echo chambers and info bubbles
The learner explains the concepts of 'echo chamber' and 'information bubble'.
Intervention Points: A1, A2, A9, S5, S6, M1, M3, M5, M7, M8, D1, D4
D3. Search engines and user profiling
The learner explains how search engines adapt their results based on user profiling.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, S4, S5, S6, M2, M7, M8
D4. Detection of digital deception
The learner identifies and explains instances where digital content is manipulated or distorted to deceive users.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, A13 M1, M3, M4, M5;, M6, M7,M8, D2, S5, S6, S7
D5. AI tools and disinformation
The learner demonstrates awareness of various AI-based tools for creating disinformation, such as deep-fake video generators, image generators, text generators.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, A13 M1, M3, M4, M5;, M6, M7,M8, D2, D3, S5, S6, S7
SPECIAL ASPECT (disinformation, manipulation…)
S1. Action triggers
The learner demonstrates an understanding of how the structure, content and wording of a piece of information can be designed to influence opinions or trigger actions.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, A9, A13, M4, M7,M8, D1, D4, D5, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8
S2. Fact-checking
The learner is aware of the practice of fact-checking and recognises relevant (national and international) fact-checking outlets.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, M2, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, D2, D3, D4, D5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8
S3. Conspiracy theories
The learner explains the concept of 'conspiracy theories' and provides a few examples.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, A13, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, S1, S2, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8
S4. Official and unofficial sources
The learner differentiates between official and unofficial sources of information.
Intervention Points: A1, A2, A7, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, D1, D2, D4, D5, S1, S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8
S5. Content credibility
The learner demonstrates, using examples, how a large number of identical or similar information pieces is not a measure of credibility.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, D1, D2, D4, D5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
S6. The role of individual actions
The learner explains how everyone's ability to create and share information impacts the information ecosystem.
Intervention Points: A1, A2, A7,A13, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, D1, D2, D4, D5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S7, S8
S7. Comunicator`s intent
The learner discusses critically the possible intent of the author/s of an information item.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, A11, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, D1, D2, D4, D5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8
S8. Potential harm
The learner discusses critically the possible harm resulting from a suspected or identified disinformation/misinformation item.
Intervention Points: A2, A7, A13, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7
