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Teaching approaches

Using the Media Questionnaires

Use moving images to help children begin to understand These are effective ways of exploring and
how other age groups, issues and groups are represented in gathering real data on a particular topic.
the media. For example, consider how teenagers or different Questionnaires are a common feature of
races are represented. everyday life. It is important that the children
become familiar with the format, and the way
This visual focus can enhance the children’s ability to in which questions are phrased, to explore the
question and reflect in the classroom. It can also develop effectiveness of such a data collection exercise.
an awareness that material for advertisng and promotion is Encourage the children to learn about the
deliberately constructed to serve a variety of motives. different types of questions and to develop in
themselves a questioning attitude.

Thinking Frames

Use thinking frames as a scaffold to support the Open-ended Statements/
children’s thinking: Questions
- Talk through the options one at a time.
- Identify the pros and cons of each. These are useful for allowing the children
- Weigh up options. to gather their own thoughts and for you
- Make a decision. to ascertain what viewpoint or opinion
- Talk about what was learned. the children already hold. This can often
provide the starting point for exploration
of the topic. Why not try some of these:
Over time, create a range of contexts for children to practise
their decision-making skills in. Withdraw the frame as the - One thing I know about drugs is ...
children’s thinking becomes more natural. - A smoker is someone who ...
- Addiction is ...
- People who take drugs are...