4.1.6. Actors & Actions

4.1.6. Actors & Actions

Type Objectives

Duration Group size Materials Description

Debriefing & Reflection

Learning outcomes

Simulation, Q & A sessions, (small) group discussion Familiarise with the global actors on combating misinformation and fake news; Evolve participants’ critical thinking by making them propose (realistic) solutions that each global actor can provide. 30-40min 15-20 participants Flip chart & markers. Facilitators spend 2 minutes to explain to the participants the tasks that they need to carry out in this activity. 1st Task: The participants need to find the global actors that are connected to fake news. 2nd Task: After they indicate the actors the facilitators spit the participants in small groups and ask from each team to choose one of the global actors and to try to present realistic actions that the chosen group can do in order to combat misinformation and fake news. Global actors are divided also in groups in order for the participants to have a better point of view in their task. The groups are: ● Governments/Municipality ● Media/Influencers ● Corporations/NGOs ● Family/Individual The participants are given 10 minutes to discuss in their groups and to prepare a small presentation. 3rd Task: During each presentation the participants may discuss and quote their objections on the possible actions. After all the presentations a group discussion takes place in order to see what individuals can do to protect themselves. Toward the end of the discussion the group can move to more open questions in order to share the conclusion. Have you thought about the global actors? How difficult is it to implement these actions? What can we do as actors? Are there more actions around the globe that we may not know? Communication in a mother tongue: Presenting information back to the group will help the group to retain the knowledge. Social and civic competences: Familiarise with decision making processes; Get acquainted with channels of citizens’ involvement and participation. Gain knowledge on global interdependencies (from an environmental,

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cultural, economic and political approach).

Cultural awareness and expression: Gathering knowledge level on interdependencies (environmental, cultural, economic and political) is crucial for realising one’s position in a global context. Learning to learn: putting oneself in the position of another person and acting accordingly, broadens perception about other people’s understanding of things.

For the activity to be successful, the groups need to think realistically and to put themselves in the shoes of the global actors. Global Education Manual - To Develop Global Citizen Competencies, Andreea-Loredana Tudarache, A.R.T Fusion Association 2015