Media Detective Web-based Teacher Training
It is recommended that all teachers participate in the Media Ready program’s comprehensive, interactive, one-day Teacher Training Workshop conducted by a certified iRT Media Ready trainer.
The topics covered in the workshop include:
General training in media literacy skills
Specific training in media literacy skills as applied to substance use prevention
Introduction to the research findings on the effectiveness of media literacy education for substance abuse prevention
Review of the theoretical model underlying the programâs development
Guided discussion of each lesson and the accompanying materials
Modeling of and interactive participation in the lesson activities, particularly in deconstructing print, social media, and video commercial advertisements
Fidelity to the Program
It is important to note that the results of any scientific or evidence-based trial are achieved through teachers being faithful to the program, meaning that teachers complete the training and also teach all 10 lessons, over a period of approximately two weeks.
Fidelity to the original program relates directly to the achievement of the intended goals of the program. It is highly recommended that all teachers who intend to teach the Media Ready complete the training and certification test.
Contact Us about the Teacher Training Workshop
For additional information about the Teacher Training Workshop, please contact the innovation Research & Training (iRT) Training Department at 919-493-7700.