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- Year 10
Living online together: how can we do this respectfully?
I can explain why impartial and accurate media representation of religion and belief is important.
- Year 10
Living online together: how can we do this respectfully?
I can explain why impartial and accurate media representation of religion and belief is important.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The representation of religion and belief in the media matters because it has an impact on society.
- Polarisation can happen when misinformation about religions creates tensions within and between communities.
- Fair, accurate and responsible communication is essential for respectful online spaces.
- Curiosity and careful questioning help people slow down, check information and understand others.
Keywords
Amplification - the process by which a message becomes more powerful and influential because it is repeated, shared or spread widely across different media channels
Polarisation - the division of people into opposing groups with extreme or conflicting opinions
Respect - the recognition of someone’s worth shown by treating them with fairness, care and consideration
Common misconception
Media coverage of religion and belief only affects religious people, so accuracy and impartiality aren’t that important.
How religion is portrayed in the media can influence opinions, create tensions, or polarise communities, so truth and impartiality are essential.
To help you plan your year 10 religious education lesson on: Living online together: how can we do this respectfully?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 religious education lesson on: Living online together: how can we do this respectfully?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Explore more key stage 4 religious education lessons from the Religion and the Media: how can we live online together? unit, dive into the full secondary religious education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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