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Unpacking Fake News: An Educator's Guide to Navigating the Media with Students,Used
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Since the 2016 presidential election, the term fake news has become part of the national discourse. Although some have appropriated the term for political purposes, actual fake news represents an inherent threat to American democracy given the ease through which it is consumed and shared via social media. This book is one of the first of its kind to address the implications of fake news for the K12 classroom. It explores what fake news is, why students are susceptible to believing it, and how they can learn to identify it. Leading civic education scholars use a psychoanalytic lens to unpack why fake news is effective and to show educators how they can teach their students to be critical consumers of the political media they encounter. The authors also link these ideas to the broader task of civic education and critical engagement in the democratic process.Book Features: Provides historical and contemporary perspectives on fake news. Describes how students social media habits make them prone to sharing false information. Details research describing how students fail to recognize fake news. Examines how misinformation impacts classroom discussion of social issues. Offers researchbased instructional strategies for helping students become aware of, and responsive to, fake news.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Unpacking Fake News'? A: The book focuses on the implications of fake news for K–12 classrooms, exploring what fake news is and how students can learn to identify it.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Unpacking Fake News'? A: The author of the book is Wayne Journell.
- Q: When was 'Unpacking Fake News' published? A: The book was published on March 8, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does 'Unpacking Fake News' have? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What educational strategies does the book offer? A: The book offers research-based instructional strategies to help students recognize and respond to fake news.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What categories does 'Unpacking Fake News' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Social Psychology & Interactions.
- Q: Is 'Unpacking Fake News' suitable for educators? A: Yes, the book is specifically designed to assist educators in teaching students about fake news and media literacy.
- Q: What are some features of the book? A: The book provides historical and contemporary perspectives on fake news, discusses students' social media habits, and examines the impact of misinformation on classroom discussions.
- Q: Does the book include research findings? A: Yes, it includes research findings that describe how students often fail to recognize fake news.