Critical Media Literacy Training Program for Educators
Program Description:
With the rapid changes in the media ecosystem and the potential disruption and affordances offered by AI, the need for critical media literacy (CML) amongst educators and their capacity to model and foster such skills in their students is critical. A rise in conspiracy theories and radical political movements means that a critical view of news media is a crucial skill for all citizens. For teachers, critical media literacy (CML) is not just a skill for democracy: it is also part of almost every aspect of their work as educators. Rapid-fire curricular changes, a rise in book-banning and false history, and a student body who have grown up taking social media and AI for granted are only some of the media-related challenges faced by teachers today. This course will provide educators with an accessible and equitable way to learn the skills of critical media literacy.
Dates & Registration
Dates: TBA
Times: TBA
Format: Online with live sessions
Price: $295
Please Note: This course is offered on a non-credit basis only.
For more information, questions, or to register: Email tcacademy@tc.columbia.edu
Instructors
Sarah Chepkirui Creider
Lecturer, Applied Linguistics & TESOL
Sarah Chepkirui Creider is a lecturer in the Applied Linguistic and TESOL program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a conversation analyst, and specializes in teacher-student interaction; teacher reflection; and political conversations, particularly among mixed-race groups. Her work has been published in Linguistics & Education; the Journal of Contemporary Foreign Language Studies; Learning, Culture & Social Interaction; Discourse Studies; Language and Information Society; and the Journal of Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice. Her book (co-authored with Hansun Waring), Micro-reflection on Classroom Communication: A FAB framework, was published by Equinox in 2021. Sarah has a doctorate in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her work, as both an academic researcher and facilitator, is focused on what she calls a “micro-revolution” — the possibility for change inherent in each moment of everyday interaction.
Yoo Kyung Chang
Clinical Professor, Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies, New York University
Yoo Kyung Chang is a clinical professor and academic director of Information Systems and Technology at Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies, School of Professional Studies, New York University. Her research and professional expertise lies in the design and development of technology to support and understand learning and human development. Her current research focuses on the cognitive, affective, and metacognitive implications of data-driven design in diverse contexts ranging from online learning to media consumption behavior, game-based approaches to media literacy education, technology-assisted health behavioral support, esports training, MR and AI.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand what critical media literacy skills are
- Be able to apply critical media skills in their daily practice, in and out of the classroom
- Be able to foster critical media literacy skills in their own students.
- Be able to facilitate critical classroom conversations about media
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for pre- and in-service teachers, as well as TC students more widely interested in critical media literacy in and out of the classroom.
Upon Completion
Participants who successfully complete this program will earn a verified Certificate of Participation and an official Digital Badge—valuable credentials that showcase your commitment to professional growth and can be shared on LinkedIn or digital portfolios.
View our sample program badge and certificate below:
Licensed educators in NY state are also eligible for a Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) certificate for a total of 15 CTLE hours.
Important Notice: This is a non-credit program. Completion does not provide academic credit toward any degree program at Teachers College or other institutions. No transcript credit will be awarded.