EP-II Training Curriculum: Lesson Plans.

Efficient Parenting – Lesson Plans Page 159 /170 Activity 4 I FACT-CHECKING | 10 MIN Objective : The purpose of this assignment is to teach participants how to check the accuracy of information in controversial news stories. By selecting a news story and conducting a fact-check using reliable sources, participants learn the importance of comparing information with reliable sources to identify discrepancies or false claims. The challenge encourages them to compare the original story with findings from reputable fact-checking websites or established news organizations. The goal of this assignment is to develop participants' research skills and critical thinking so they can distinguish fact from misinformation and make informed judgments about the credibility of news stories. The participant learns to review and check information using reliable sources. Tasks : Choose a controversial news item and conduct a fact-check using reliable sources. Challenge : Compare the information in the news story with the findings of reputable fact-checking websites or reliable news organizations. Judge the credibility of news stories. Evaluation : This assignment is an essential exercise in cultivating strong research and critical thinking skills. By asking participants to fact-check a controversial news story, the assignment encourages a hands-on approach to verifying information, which is crucial in a time of widespread disinformation. The process of cross-referencing with reliable sources encourages participants to dive deeper into the facts, rather than simply assuming news.