Intercultural and Media Literacy: Global Tendencies in Metacontent of Teacher Education in Latvia

Abstract

Under the influence of processes of globalisation, higher education in the countries of Europe, including Latvia, has been reshaped, restructured, re-evaluated

Türk Akademi̇syenleri̇n Türki̇ye'de Yükseköğreti̇mde Medya Okuryazarliği Değerlendi̇rmesi̇ne İli̇şki̇n Algilari

“…In parallel with the socio-political, educational and economic as well as cultural changes under the conditions of globalisation, self-reflection and selfcorrection are critical skills to improve intercultural communication through media. Therefore, it is not possible to have media literacy skills without the knowledge of intercultural literacy, and vice versa (Belousa & Stakle, 2010). As a consequence of this study, it can be said that there is a gap between academicians' theoretical and practical approaches to media literacy.…”

“…In a similar vein, Domine (2007) highlights that the construction of knowledge plays an essential role in media literacy education because the teacher perceives the process between media and students based on their philosophical and pedagogical orientation to media. Belousa and Stakle (2010) indicate that the process of globalisation requires the meta-content of education as a consequence of the change in the social and cultural contexts in EU countries. According to Belousa and Stakle (2010) "Membership in a European and global community has played a significant role in fostering conditions conductive to pluralism in the society.…”

“…Belousa and Stakle (2010) indicate that the process of globalisation requires the meta-content of education as a consequence of the change in the social and cultural contexts in EU countries. According to Belousa and Stakle (2010) "Membership in a European and global community has played a significant role in fostering conditions conductive to pluralism in the society. These changes have brought forward a discussion on issues of successful interaction in diverse multicultural environment" (p. 115).…”

“…These changes have brought forward a discussion on issues of successful interaction in diverse multicultural environment" (p. 115). As a result of globalisation, intercultural literacy is also a significant issue in education that educators should consider seriously since it requires education to maintain a democratic society (Belousa & Stakle, 2010). From McLaren's (1995McLaren's ( , 1997 perspective, intercultural education enables students to understand their cultural identity and other cultural identities.…”

21st Century Skills for Sustainable Education: Prediction Level of Teachers’ Information Literacy Skills on Their Digital Literacy Skills

“…Teachers who possess knowledge and skills on when, where, and through which resources the information needed will be accessed, recognize that the access to information can occur more efficiently in digital environments. Digital media in education determine the focus on values, attitudes, critical thinking and in the consciousness rising of students rather than simply on knowledge acquisition (Belousa & Stakle, 2010). Teachers thrive in constant development and change, with the fact that the learning needs of students, who were born in a digital age, and whose digital needs should be met safely, cannot be met by traditional learning methods.…”