This qualitative study reports on teachers in the Western Cape as they attempt to embed information literacy in their classrooms. It explores how teachers come to understand information literacy and the extent to which they change their beliefs about guiding research projects in a more concerted way. The research questions were: (1) how do teachers […]
Vuselala
Vuselela Media is a non-profit company (NPC) with three main aims as train young South Africans, especially those from marginalised and disadvantaged communities, understand the workings and role of the media, and to become informed, analytical, discerning and active media consumers who can also produce their own content across a variety of media platforms (with […]
Mobile phone journalism helps engage South Africa’s youth
Participants at a special youth engagement session at this year’s World Newspaper Congress in Bangkok were informed about a project that uses cellphone journalism to engage young people. “Engaging the Young: Winners Tell All” took place on Wednesday 5 June, with the aim of teaching members of the news industry that no matter what business […]
African Media Development Initiative – South Africa Research: Findings and conclusions
In March 2005, the UK Government’s Commission for Africa delivered a report entitled “Our Common Interest”, which represented a significant attempt to understand and recommend an action programme for Africa’s social and economic development. A key component of the report focused on the importance of a strong media sector to support governance and development in […]
A baseline study of youth identity, the media and the public sphere in South Africa
The aim of this study is threefold: It investigates the ways in which various forms of media, including new media, shape youth identity in South Africa. Secondly, it probes the possible ways in which media contribute to the civic identity of South African youth. Thirdly the study explores whether the media reflect youth voices. Information […]
School Literacy in South Africa: Emerging Literacy and Hidden Curricula
Information literacy is central to South African education, which explicitly aims to provide school leavers with the skills demanded by the global information society. This research attempts to closely correlate between information literacy and information literacy education to view educational change in South Africa. It focuses on compulsory school education rather than tertiary because there […]
European Commission and UNESCO renew their engagement in promoting media accountability in South East Europe
UNESCO and the European Commission have signed an agreement to continue working together to improve media accountability in South East Europe. The agreement was signed at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 6 December 2012.
Media and Information Literacy in South Africa: Goals and Tools
The South African government has emphasized the need to expand the role of media education to promote equal access, with a level of quality and relevance that will empower disadvantaged groups. However, it is a challenging, time-consuming process, as well as requiring considerable and consistent expenditure and partnerships between many donor agencies. There is little […]
Journalism Research and Education (JRE) Section CFP- 2013
The Journalism Research & Education Section invites submissions for its open sessions at the IAMCR that will be held from June 25-29 at the Dublin City University in Ireland. The theme of the conference is “Crises, ‘Creative Destruction’ and the Global Power and Communication Orders.” Wars, terrorism, threats to stability and natural disasters have also […]
CFP – Journalism Research and Education Section (JRE) ONLINE JOURNAL 2012
The JRE Section of IAMCR invites all presenters from the Durban conference to submit papers to the English Edition of JRE On-line Journal. Your work will be published in an international, online, peer-reviewed journal. The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2012. We are delighted to announce the inaugural online edition of the JRE Online […]