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2011

University of Central Florida

Educational Leadership

High schools -- Florida

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Media Literacy Standard Implementation In Florida Perceptions Of High School Principals And Language Arts Curriculum Leaders, Andrew L. Ritchie Jan 2011

Media Literacy Standard Implementation In Florida Perceptions Of High School Principals And Language Arts Curriculum Leaders, Andrew L. Ritchie

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The purpose of this study was to measure the extent to which educators in Florida public high schools perceived the Florida Media Literacy Standard to be implemented within their schools. This study also identified strategies that school leaders were using to successfully implement the Florida Media Literacy Standard and any perceived barriers to the implementation process. The Florida Media Literacy Standard was designed to address decision-making and critical thinking skills with regards to research, evaluation, and communication with various types of media. The standard was introduced in Florida public schools in 2007 with its inclusion in the Next Generation Sunshine …