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Moves beyond the media are bad approach to critically examine what research really says about the power of the media. Presents methods and resources for teaching media awareness in the K-12 curriculum to develop media critical media consumers. Davies' position is that if we are not teaching our st

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...provides both a convincing argument for media studies programs and practical recommendations to implement them...provides newcomers to the field not only a clear understanding of its history and the most significant research, but with the practical guidance they need to teach and develop curriculum. Media Matters Newsletter ...will prod those educators who have not considered integrating media studies into their curriculum to do so. And for those who already hold assumptions, for example, that schools are portrayed inaccurately in the media, this book provides confirming examples. Educational Leadership A well-written, research-based comprehensive volume [that] will be read, and chewed on, not only by educators, but by parents, community leaders, and citizens generally. The light it sheds on this tough topic is badly needed. We should be thankful that it is available in the nick of time. -- John H Lounsbury

A well-written, research-based comprehensive volume [that] will be read, and chewed on, not only by educators, but by parents, community leaders, and citizens generally. The light it sheds on this tough topic is badly needed. We should be thankful that it is available in the nick of time.--John H Lounsbury

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