Year 10 - Citizenship
Deliberative discussion: Does the media hold those in power to account?
How does the media hold those in power to account?
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Unit Summary
Pupils consider what role the media plays in democracy and how the media is used to hold those in power to account. They consider what responsible journalism is and the impact of misinformation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create a reasoned discussion about whether the media holds those in power to account.
Key Notes
- A deliberative discussion is well planned and respectful, it's not an argument.
- Holding someone or something to account means they are being scrutinised and are responsible for their actions.
- People in power must be held to account due to the responsibility trum e.g. politicians are trusted to represent us.
- Media holds those in power to account but there are limitations to this.
Vocabulary To Learn
- accountable: being responsible for one's actions and decisions, and being required to explain or justify them to others including those in positions of power or authority
- power: having control or authority over something or someone
- deliberative: involving careful thought, discussion, and consideration before making decisions or reaching conclusions
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That to do well in a discussion or debate you must shout the loudest and interupt others.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A deliberative discussion is well planned and respectful, it's not an argument. Holding someone or something to account means they are being scrutinised and are responsible for their actions.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'accountable'
being responsible for one's actions and decisions, and being required to explain or justify them to others including those in positions of power or authority.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: That to do well in a discussion or debate you must shout the loudest and interupt others. Correction: A successful deliberative discussion involves consideration, weighing different viewpoints and respect.
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