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study, identifying the techniques of manipulation used and the potential impact on public perception.
c. Each group presents their case study analysis to the class, highlighting the key findings and insights.
Critical Thinking and Evaluation (20 minutes): a. Facilitate a class discussion on the importance of
critical thinking in evaluating media messages. b. Introduce strategies for evaluating media content,
such as fact-checking, verifying sources, considering multiple perspectives, and recognizing bias. c.
Engage students in a guided exercise where they apply these strategies to evaluate and analyze a
provided media article or video.
Resisting and Countering Media Manipulation (15 minutes): a. Discuss strategies for resisting and
countering media manipulation, including media literacy education, promoting diverse media
sources, and fostering critical engagement. b. Encourage students to brainstorm additional strategies
and share their ideas with the class.

Evaluation and Reflection (10 minutes): a. Assign a written reflection or short quiz to assess students'
understanding of media manipulation, its techniques, and the strategies to counter it. b. Review and
provide feedback on the assessments to reinforce key concepts and address any misconceptions.
NB. The flip classroom approach allows students to engage with the content independently before
coming to class, facilitating deeper discussions and activities during class time. Adjust the duration of
each step according to the available class time.

1. Additional Tasks on Media Manipulation
2. Define media manipulation and explain its impact on society. Provide an example to support

your answer.
3. List and describe three common techniques used in media manipulation. Provide specific
examples for each technique.
4. Choose a historical event or contemporary issue that has been subject to media
manipulation. Describe the techniques employed in this case and discuss the potential

consequences of the manipulation.
5. Explain the importance of media literacy in recognizing and countering media manipulation.
Provide two strategies that individuals can employ to become more media literate.
6. Analyze a recent news article or video and identify any signs of potential media manipulation.
Describe the techniques used and explain how they might influence public perception.
7. Discuss the role of critical thinking in evaluating media messages. Provide two examples of

critical thinking skills that can be applied when analyzing media content.
8. Evaluation: Evaluate students' responses based on the depth of their understanding, ability to
provide specific examples, and clarity of their explanations. Look for evidence of critical
thinking skills, such as identifying techniques of manipulation and discussing the impact on
public perception. Provide feedback and guidance where necessary to reinforce key concepts

and address any misconceptions.
NB: Encourage students to provide well-reasoned and supported answers, drawing from the lesson
content and their own observations.

Small-scale project ideas

Media Analysis Project: Task: Assign students to select a news article, social media post, or video that
they suspect may be manipulated or biased. Students analyze the content, identify potential signs of

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