Critical Advertising Production Using Digital Technologies in Social Studies: A Media Literacy Study
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The aim of this study is to enable social studies teacher candidates to design and develop critical advertisements using digital technologies by applying the knowledge and skills they acquired in the Media Literacy and Education course. In this context, the research was conducted as a design-based study, and a total of 33 social studies teacher candidates participated. Documents and video recordings of the critical advertisements developed by the participants throughout the process were systematically collected and categorized. Descriptive analysis was employed for data analysis. According to the findings, all participants produced a critical advertisement using their media literacy skills. It was determined that the elements integrated into the produced advertisements included the advertisement title, the social studies course learning outcome, the myth contained in the advertisement, the advertisement slogan, and the social media platform where the advertisement was shared. The advertisements were mostly related to “skin care cream or foundation.” Regarding the myths used, the most frequently employed were “a good life depends on buying expensive things” and “happiness and attractiveness can be obtained by purchasing products.” Among the persuasion techniques used, “Claim” was the most frequently applied, whereas “Emotional Appeal” was the least used. It was also found that the advertisements were shared mostly via Instagram and least frequently via X. This process demonstrates that the candidates effectively applied their media literacy skills and that the advertisements they produced are functional in supporting the teaching of social studies.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Social studies, teacher training, media literacy, advertising literacy, design-based research
Etik Beyan
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