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.

How does Emily view the role of teachers in relation to their students' knowledge?

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

What is the importance of storytelling practices in critical media literacy according to Emily?