Our Media World: Teaching Kids K–8 about Faith and Media - Softcover

Hailer, Gretchen; Pacatte, Rose

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0819854417 ISBN 13: 9780819854414

Publisher: Pauline Books & Media, 2010

Synopsis

In this invaluable resource, media literacy experts Hailer and Pacatte provide catechists, teachers, and parents with an exciting and engaging strategy for introducing children to the principles of media mindfulness. From music and movies, to advertising and the Internet, our everyday lives are bombarded with media influences. This book presents critical thinking skills anchored in a Catholic worldview so that children can effectively engage in and critique all forms of media in our modern world.

About this title

About the Author:

Sister Rose is a Daughter of St. Paul, a media literacy education specialist, and the founding director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Culver City, CA where she teaches courses on media literacy for catechists and adults. A world traveler, she gives presentations and courses on media literacy around the globe. She has a BA in Liberal Arts with concentrations in catechetics and communications, an MEd in Media Studies from the Institute of Education, University of London, UK, and a Certificate in Pastoral Communication from the University of Dayton. She is an award winning author and co-author of books on film and scripture and media literacy education. Her most recent book is "Martin Sheen: Pilgrim on the Way" (2015).

About this edition

• Publisher: Pauline Books & Media
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0819854417
• ISBN 13: 9780819854414
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 160