EP-II Training Curriculum: Lesson Plans.

Efficient Parenting – Lesson Plans Page 158 /170 Activity 3 I DISTORTED REPORTING | 10 MIN Objective: The purpose of this assignment is to help participants recognize and understand biases in news reporting. By finding a news article that shows bias - through selective omission of facts, subjective language or other means - participants learn how media information can be presented in a way that supports a particular agenda or viewpoint. The challenge encourages them to analyze the article and point out the specific biases, such as political, cultural or commercial influences. This task aims to develop critical thinking skills so that participants can recognize biases in the news and approach the media with a more balanced and critical perspective. The participant recognizes biases in news coverage. Tasks : Find a news article that shows that the reporting is biased, either through selective omission of facts or subjective language. Challenge : Study the article and identify the specific biases, such as political, cultural or commercial bias. Evaluation: This task effectively cultivates participants' awareness of biases in media, a crucial aspect of media literacy. By asking them to find and analyze a news article that demonstrates bias, the task encourages active engagement and sharpens their ability to detect subtle forms of bias, such as the selective omission of facts or the use of loaded language.