Media and Information Literacy (MIL) for Grade 12 refers to the set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable students to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and use information and media responsibly and effectively. It combines media literacy-the ability to critically engage with all forms of communication-and information literacy-the ability to locate, assess, and ethically use information to create new knowledge and participate in learning communities
. In the Grade 12 curriculum, MIL aims to develop learners into creative and critical thinkers who are responsible users and competent producers of media and information. The course covers understanding media and information as communication channels and development tools, recognizing different media types (print, broadcast, new media), evaluating media messages and their societal roles, and practicing ethical and legal use of information such as copyright and netiquette
. Key competencies include:
- Describing how communication is affected by media and information
- Identifying similarities and differences between media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy
- Classifying media types and understanding media convergence
- Evaluating media codes, conventions, messages, and stakeholders
- Applying ethical principles in using and producing media and information
MIL also emphasizes critical thinking to navigate the vast and growing information landscape, enabling students to discern misinformation and respect diverse perspectives. It prepares them to be informed digital citizens who can create and share media responsibly in a digital, interconnected world
. Thus, Grade 12 Media and Information Literacy is a comprehensive educational approach that equips students with essential 21st-century skills to engage thoughtfully and ethically with media and information in their personal, academic, and civic lives.
