EP-II Training Curriculum: Lesson Plans.

Efficient Parenting – Lesson Plans Page 156 /170 Activities Activity 1 UNDERSTANDING CREDIBILITY | 10 MIN Objective: The purpose of this assignment is to help participants recognize the use of sensational language in news headlines and understand its impact. By finding and analyzing examples of sensational headlines, participants learn how such language is often used to attract attention and evoke strong emotions. The challenge encourages discussion of how these headlines can distort or simplify the factual story, which can lead to misinformed perceptions among readers. The goal of this assignment is to develop participants' ability to critically evaluate headlines and approach news with a more critical eye, questioning the accuracy and intent behind attention-grabbing language. The participant can recognize sensational language in news headlines. Tasks: 1. Sensational headlines: - Opdracht: Find three examples of news headlines that use sensational language to attract attention. Challenge : Discuss why sensational headlines do not always reflect the full story and how they can influence readers' perceptions. Evaluation: This assignment effectively introduces participants to the concept of sensation in the media. By asking them to identify examples of sensational headlines, it encourages active engagement and critical thinking. Participants must analyze how exaggerated or emotionally charged language can affect the reader's understanding of the underlying story.