Austrian Teachers’ Perspectives on Media Literacy

Teachers’ perspectives on media literacy and education play a significant role in cultivating students’ media literacy. The study examines Austrian teachers’ attitudes and views on media literacy and education. A pre-survey of teachers who participated in teacher trainings in digital basic education (“Digitale Grundbildung”) reveals that teachers have a positive view on media literacy, leaning toward a protectionist and instrumental approach rather than a critical one. Although critical thinking is included in their perspective, ideology critique and the issue of power are completely overlooked.