Unit Award Scheme

115760 CURRENT AFFAIRS AND MEDIA INFLUENCE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	what is meant by 'current affairs'	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	what is meant by 'media bias' and how it can influence people	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	the definition and an example of at least five key terms relating to the topic, eg propaganda, satire, free speech, censorship, stereotype	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	at least two ways the media has influenced them or their family members, eg purchases, medical choices, fashion	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
5	identify at least two examples of local, national and international news	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	identify a bias report through critical reading	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	use two articles to research a current affairs item and identify, contrast and compare the key features reported	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	create an article or news style report to persuade or influence others to their bias of a chosen current affair	Student completed work
9	participate in a team debate and put forward one of their own ideas or arguments	Summary sheet
experienced
10	participating in an open discussion regarding a current affairs item which affects them	Summary sheet
11	watching news report productions from outlets with different opinions and views	Summary sheet
12	reading and exploring different types of media.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 13 August 2021Level - Level One