Deliberative discussion: Does the media hold those in power to account?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a reasoned discussion about whether the media holds those in power to account.
Key learning points
- A deliberative discussion is well planned and respectful, it's not an argument.
- Holding someone or something to account means they are being scrutinised and are responsible for their actions.
- People in power must be held to account due to the responsibility trum e.g. politicians are trusted to represent us.
- Media holds those in power to account but there are limitations to this.
Keywords
Accountable - being responsible for one's actions and decisions, and being required to explain or justify them to others including those in positions of power or authority
Power - having control or authority over something or someone
Deliberative - involving careful thought, discussion, and consideration before making decisions or reaching conclusions
Common misconception
That to do well in a discussion or debate you must shout the loudest and interupt others.
A successful deliberative discussion involves consideration, weighing different viewpoints and respect.
Teacher tip
Watching various debates with pupils and then pausing for them to identify key aspects such as the rationale, example(s), analysis and links is a great way to contextulise learning. Pupils could even evaluate the discussion.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
Q2.What would count as offensive information?
Q3.Details relating to the death of Princess Diana in 1997 were censored because they were classed as which type of information?
Q4.Which type of information could be censored due to it being harmful?
Q5.Citizens being able to take part in the Government of their own country, including voting in free and fair elections, is known as a what?
Q6.When a media has clear rules, checks and balances in place, this means that it is...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the term used to describe having control or authority over something or someone?
Q2.Being responsible for your actions and decisions, and being required to justify them to others is known as being what?
Q3.Which is not a ground rule during a deliberative discussion?
Q4.Who holds the media to account?
Q5.Which is a limitation of the media being able to hold those in power to account?
Q6.Which is not a preparation stage for a deliberative discussion?
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