Media education in foreign scientific studies as a pedagogical problem

Abstract

This study investigates the role of media education in the global educational process, examining the diverse experiences of advanced countries such as the United States and Canada. It highlights the challenges posed by the unequal development of media education worldwide and the importance of integrating media literacy in education systems. The authors conducted a survey directed at prominent media educators in various foreign countries. The survey included several questions to assess the current status of media education, its achievements, challenges, emerging trends, and the potential benefits of incorporating foreign experiences into national curricula. The results revealed that while media education is recognized globally as an essential aspect of modern education, its development varies greatly between countries. Key findings included discussions on whether media education should be compulsory, integrated, or elective within school curricula. The study concludes that the development of media education faces multiple obstacles, but there is significant potential for growth through the incorporation of international experiences and modern critiques of media. It emphasizes the need for media education to be either integrated into compulsory curriculums or offered as specialized courses, depending on the country’s educational context. The findings suggest that an exchange of global media education practices can significantly enhance the quality of media literacy education.