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Description
The project aims to promote media literacy, educate citizens about the function, the content, the value and the tools of media. It will face the lack of education about the correct use of media and will offer the possibility to control the credibility, the quality of information, the development of critical thought through training. The training activities will use the innovative methodology of coaching, which has practical application towards the development of productive thought, promotion of creative challenge and discovering of the values system of each beneficiary. 60 young people (19-24y/old) from Thessaly will be trained by certified coaches/trainers. The beneficiaries in teams of 12 will be trained through group coaching for 12 hours per group (total 60 hours) around the development of the competence to evaluate the media news, explore the sources and the intentions of the content, spot fake news and cases of misinformation. The project aims to create a framework of education, information and familiarity of the citizens around the role of media in our days. Additional activities will take place like an open event with invited journalists and academics who will inform the general public about journalism, communication and information as well as a closing event to present the outcomes of the project. After the end of the project 60 young people will have deeper knowledge of media literacy and at least 1000 citizens will be informed. Further sustainability of the project will be accomplished by the publication of a guide with exercises, stories/interviews of the beneficiaries. The project will be realized by the Institute of Prevention and Development.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to tackle the lack of education regarding the correct use of media and the growing challenge of misinformation. It sought to equip citizens, particularly young people, with the skills to critically evaluate media content, identify fake news, and understand the intentions behind the information presented. The project focused on improving media literacy and fostering critical thinking to help citizens navigate the complex media landscape.
The project provided 67 young people, aged 19-24, primarily from Thessaly, with training on media literacy through innovative group coaching sessions. Beneficiaries participated in 12-hour group coaching sessions, totaling 60 hours, where they learned to assess news credibility, explore sources, and spot misinformation. The project also included an open event featuring journalists and academics discussing journalism, communication, and information, and a closing event to present the outcomes. Additionally, a guide with training materials, exercises, and stories/interviews from the beneficiaries was published to ensure the sustainability of the project and continued media literacy education.
The project successfully enhanced media literacy among 67 young people, providing them with the tools to critically evaluate media content and identify fake news. The project also reached at least 1,000 citizens through its events and dissemination of the training guide, increasing awareness and knowledge about media-related issues. The participants gained deeper understanding of media literacy, while the broader public was sensitized to the importance of credible information and media evaluation.