This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario Curriculum for Communications Technology, Grade 12, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Saskatchewan, Grade 8 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
In the elementary curriculum in Saskatchewan, learning objectives for media studies are included as a category within the supporting domain, Oracy and Literacy: Media. Media-related objectives can also be found within Speaking and Listening, Reading and Response to Literature, Writing, Educational Drama, Research and Presentation and Computer Applications.
Questions about media violence have populated the headlines for almost as long as mass media has existed. Every few years, there’s a new line up of suspects: music, social media platforms, video games, television shows and movies.
Overall Expectations
SCO 9.2.1 Describe trends that reflect the globalization of culture
Specific Expectations
2.1.1 identify expressions of culture, including language, that are part of contemporary society
2.1.2 describe the most visible, audible, or tactile aspects of culture that are/ have been influenced by globalization
This activity, adaptable across grades, is designed to help students look critically at the Halloween costumes marketed to them.
In the Atlantic Canada Social Studies Framework, media literacy outcomes are included under the broader categories of Citizenship, Power and Governance; Culture and Diversity; Interdependence; Time, Continuity and Change; Individuals, Societies and Economic Decisions; and People, Place and Environment.
Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English Language Arts Grade 5
GCO 4: Select, read, and view with understanding, a range of literature, information, media, and visual texts.
SCO 4: critically analyse the purpose, structure, and characteristics of a variety of texts (fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry/lyrics, and visual/multimedia)
Critical thinking and problem solving involve locating, processing, analysing, and interpreting relevant and reliable information to address complex issues and problems, make informed judgements and decisions, and take effective action. With critical thinking skills comes an awareness that solving problems can have a positive impact in the world, and this contributes to achieving one’s potential as a constructive and reflective citizen.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario Curriculum for Communications Technology Broadcast and Print Production, Grade 11, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.