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CRITICAL THINKING

The theories of media education as the development of critical

thinking (Critical Thinking Approach, Critical Autonomy

Approach, Critical Democratic Approach, etc.) are now popular
in many countries, so the there is considerable agreement with

respect to goals and purposes.

According to these theories, students need to develop the

capacity to purposefully navigate a world of diverse and

abundant information.
They should be taught to consciously

perceive, comprehend and analyze it

as well as be aware of the

consequences of its influence upon

the audience.

One-sided or distorted information (conveyed in particular by

television, which possesses a strong arsenal of propaganda) is

no doubt a matter for reflection.