Emily Bailin Wells - Critical Media Literacy

Emily Bailon Wells discusses her journey from a preteen influenced by 17 magazine to a doctoral student focused on media literacy. She highlights the importance of critical media literacy, empowering young people to question and create media, and integrating these concepts into education. Emily emphasizes the shift from protectionist to empowerment stances in media literacy, advocating for young voices and storytelling in identity work.

What was the significant cultural artifact for Emily during her preteen years?

• A music album

• A collection of novels

• Seventeen magazine

• A subscription to a science journal

Which two subjects did Emily major in during her undergraduate studies?

• Women's Studies and Sociology

• Psychology and Literature

• Economics and Philosophy

• History and Political Science

What is the primary focus of media literacy according to Emily?

• Critically analyzing and questioning media

• Accessing media quickly

• Creating media content

• Avoiding all forms of media

What shift has occurred in media literacy education over the past 30 years?

• From empowerment to protectionism

• From protectionism to empowerment

• From digital to print media

• From individual to group learning

What does Emily emphasize as crucial in media literacy education?

• Focusing solely on technology

• Empowering young people to question and create media

• Limiting media exposure

• Teaching only traditional literacy skills

How does Emily view the role of teachers in media literacy education?

• As the sole knowledge holders

• As facilitators who empower students

• As passive observers

• As technology experts

What is a key component of critical media literacy according to Emily?

• Avoiding all digital tools

• Understanding the construction of media messages

• Ignoring media messages

• Focusing on entertainment value