مجلة الرسالة للدراسات الإعلامية
Volume 8, Numéro 2, Pages 45-55
2024-06-30

Media Literacy Educational Concerns In Algeria: What Does The National Curriculum Offer To Shield And Empower Digital Native Generation?

Authors : Fadhloune Amel . Madoui Meriem .

Abstract

Abstract: The increasing exposure to new media outlets has led to a significant increase in screen time among digital native children; this heightened exposure potentially poses detrimental effects on their health and well-being. Despite ongoing global debates on media literacy, several countries considerably fall short in addressing the issue seriously. In Algeria, media literacy education significantly lags behind. This paper aims to revisit and review the Algerian national education curricula across primary, middle, and secondary education, using a qualitative approach to examine the extent to which media literacy is incorporated in the national curriculum. The main result reveals a significant gap and limitations of media literacy education throughout the different schooling stages, highlighting the need for comprehensive development of media literacy skills to navigate the contemporary media landscape.

Keywords

Algeria ; Digital Native ; Educational Concerns ; Media Literacy ; National Curriculum