Beyond the Truth: Unveiling the Worldview of Learners Learning Kontemporaryong Isyu on Misinformation

As individuals exchange more information online, due to technological advances like the emergence of social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc., misinformation can spread rapidly and effortlessly. We increasingly rely on online information to understand what is happening globally. Hence, the dissemination of false information has recently become a significant problem in the online world while learning about contemporary events and issues. The study aimed to explore the worldview of learners learning Kontemporaryong Isyu on misinformation. The study utilized qualitative research methods in a phenomenological approach to obtain more in-depth and rich data from the respondents. The qualitative data obtained was analysed through thematic analysis to identify the patterns and themes related to the perception of students learning Kontemporaryong Isyu on misinformation. The research showed that students perceived misinformation as misleading information, intentionally or unintentionally created. Moreover, it distorts truth, thus influences individual perception, and social media plays as a common source of misinformation. On the other hand, “Kontemporaryong Isyu” is perceived by the students as a subject that promotes awareness of relevant societal issues. Further, misinformation in learning the subject leads to confusion, alters the content, and results in doubt and disbelief.