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The Final Quarter - Diversity In The Media
Lesson2 of 3 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Humanities and Social SciencesCivics and CitizenshipAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesSocialEqualityHuman RightsIndigenous EducationSocial Action
Lesson Summary
Retired AFL star Adam Goodes is known to many for his resilient journey in the face of detrimental treatment by AFL spectators and the media beginning in 2013.
In this lesson, students will explore the importance of diversity in the media with a focus on the presentation of social issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They will use their understanding of television programming to explore the diversity of people who present information to camera. Students will then evaluate the attitudes and views of a range of media outlets and the presenters shown in The Final Quarter. They will then have an opportunity to investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in the media today so they can see the possibilities for gathering diverse perspectives.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the importance of having diversity in the presents information on TV.
- understand some of the problems associated with the lack of representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the media.
- understand how media outlets and TV presenters share attitudes and views about social issues.
- understand how TV presenters' attitudes and views differ.
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify and categorise media representation.
- describe some of the problems associated with a lack of diversity in the media.
- evaluate statements about the views and attitudes presented.
- find and summarise relevant sources about a social issue.
- share findings in small groups and with the class.
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