ФАКТ-ЧЕКІНГ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ РОЗВИТКУ КРИТИЧНОГО МИСЛЕННЯ КОРИСТУВАЧІВ СОЦІАЛЬНИХ МЕДІА

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of use of fact-checking technologies for the development of critical thinking of social media users in training conditions. The main approaches to defining the concept of critical thinking, as well as some modern models of critical thinking, are considered. One of the promising areas of development of critical thinking is the fact-checking skills’ acquisition A methodology for assessing the readiness to recognize fakes and the ability to identify fake information is proposed (on the example of reports about SARS-CoV-2). The leading manipulation techniques used in the mass media and social networks to spread fakes about vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 have been identified. A training program for the development of comprehensive fact-checking skills is presented, which involves checking the authenticity of photos/images, video content, and verbal content. To consolidate fact-checking skills, it is suggested to use a web quest. The proposed program for the development of civic competence has been successfully tested. According to the results of diagnostics, it has been proven that mastering fact-checking technologies improves the ability to recognize fakes about vaccination and SARS-CoV-2, increases the resistance of social media users to manipulative influences, and has a positive effect on the development of their critical thinking. Prospects for further research consist of the approbation of comprehensive training and educational programs aimed at the development of critical thinking, as well as the improvement of diagnostic tools for the level of critical thinking’s formation in representatives of different age groups.