EP-II Training Curriculum: Lesson Plans.

Efficient Parenting – Lesson Plans Page 132 /170 Discussion points: Give examples of misinformation/disinformation on these platforms. Discuss the impact of such information on children and adolescents. Provide personal experiences with disinformation and how it was handled. • Discussion: The facilitator summarizes and categorizes the responses, highlighting the most common sources, such as social media platforms, news websites, forums, messaging apps and word of mouth. Evaluation : This activity encourages participants to explore the nuances of disinformation in different digital environments. By focusing on specific platforms, it helps participants understand the diverse nature of disinformation and its impact on children and youth. Adding personal experiences adds a valuable, reflective element and promotes deeper understanding and engagement. ACTIVITY 5 RED FLAGS AND RECOGNIZE WARNING SIGNALS| 20 MIN Objective : The purpose of this exercise is to teach participants how to recognize disinformation by identifying common red flags such as lack of credible sources, sensational headlines and emotional language. The goal of this activity is to increase media literacy by encouraging group discussions about additional warning signs and strategies for detecting disinformation in everyday media consumption. Teach participants how to learn to recognize red flags. Presentation : The facilitator presents common red flags that may indicate disinformation, such as: • Lack of credible sources or citations • Sensational or clickbait headlines • Inconsistent information with reliable sources • Emotional language or fear-mongering