Authors:
Iryna Naumuk
1
and
Nataliia Valko
2
Affiliations:
1
Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University, Ukraine
;
2
Kherson State University, Ukraine
Keyword(s):
Media Education, Media Literacy, Media Competence, Media Culture, Future Computer Science Teachers
Abstract:
In order to perform professional functions in the modern educational media space, the future computer science teacher must have skills of working with information and communication technologies, be aware of the methods of teaching educational material using media, be able to develop critical and analytical thinking and apply multimedia technologies in the educational process. The article focuses on the peculiarities of the introduction media education in Ukraine and highlights the importance of media education development. The authors emphasizes the importance of media education and media literacy, which open up many opportunities for both students and teachers. As a result, the teacher develops the ability to assess information security, competently use sources of information, assess the reliability, see the correlation of information and knowledge, and properly organize the information process. Media education opens up great opportunities, helps to develop intellectual and creative
potential, as well as critical thinking. The article describes the criteria for the future computer science teachers’ media competence development.
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