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What is the role of the media internationally?
I can explain how the UK media is able to inform about international issues and the role that journalists play within this.
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- Year 10
What is the role of the media internationally?
I can explain how the UK media is able to inform about international issues and the role that journalists play within this.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The ability to find out about international issues is key part of democracy.
- UK media uses foreign correspondents, partnerships, citizen journalism and NGO data to report international news.
- Journalists must be free to report accurately within a democracy but their ability to do this is inconsistent.
- In countries where journalists are protected by press freedom laws, citizens have access to a free press, & vice versa.
- There are international organisations that work to protect journalists and campaign for global press freedom.
Keywords
International - relating to or involving multiple countries
Journalist - a person who collects and reports news to the public
Free press - the right of media to publish news without government control
Common misconception
Pupils may think journalism is the same everywhere and not understand the risks faced by journalists in countries with limited press freedom.
Journalism is not the same everywhere. Due to a lack of press freedom laws in some countries, journalists are putting their lives at risk by investigating and reporting about key issues.
Highlight how media connects us to global issues. Discuss how press freedom varies worldwide, and introduce organisations that protect journalists and campaign for free press.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is this describing? Television, radio, printed and digital media which can reach a large number of people.
What is this describing? Television, radio, printed and digital media which can reach a large number of people.
Q2.How does national media impact public opinion?
How does national media impact public opinion?
It raises awareness of local issues.
It influences national policies by focusing on local stories.
Q3.What is this describing? The control or governance of activities through rules, laws or standards.
What is this describing? The control or governance of activities through rules, laws or standards.
Q4.Which of the following best describes a key challenge of digital media dominated by global tech firms?
Which of the following best describes a key challenge of digital media dominated by global tech firms?
They offer complete transparency in content creation.
They are fully government-regulated, ensuring accuracy.
They promote only local content to avoid global influence.
Q5.Match the word to its definition.
Match the word to its definition.
Q6.Which of the following is true regarding young people's ability to influence political systems?
Which of the following is true regarding young people's ability to influence political systems?
They have no influence due to age and lack of authority.
Only those with money can influence political decisions.
They can't communicate with politicians or law enforcement.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct descriptions.
Match the words to their correct descriptions.
Q2.Fill in the blank: In countries with a , journalists are protected and citizens have greater access to information
Fill in the blank: In countries with a , journalists are protected and citizens have greater access to information
Q3.Which statement best explains why press freedom varies between countries?
Which statement best explains why press freedom varies between countries?
All journalists everywhere have equal freedom to report.
Journalism is not affected by government laws.
Press freedom is the same in every democracy.
Q4.How may UK media outlets use NGO reports in news stories?
How may UK media outlets use NGO reports in news stories?
By only using NGO reports if they support government viewpoints
By treating NGO reports as opinions rather than factual sources
By altering NGO data to fit the media outlet’s own perspective
Q5.How does the UK media play an important role in ensuring citizens are informed about issues happening internationally?
How does the UK media play an important role in ensuring citizens are informed about issues happening internationally?
By allowing the government to decide which international stories are reported
By only reporting on UK events and ignoring global issues
By relying on social media for global news stories to be shared
Q6.Fill in the blank: The UK media may report on international events by using traditional journalists or , in which ordinary people share news and footage.
Fill in the blank: The UK media may report on international events by using traditional journalists or , in which ordinary people share news and footage.
