MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY OF THE TEACHER

This article investigates the theoretical and practical foundations of developing media and information literacy among educators within the context of the modern information society. The research analyzes teachers' abilities regarding the critical analysis of media texts, protection against information manipulation, and the effective utilization of digital resources in the educational process. Furthermore, the paper substantiates that a teacher's media literacy is a fundamental factor in shaping the information culture of students. As a result of the study, methodological recommendations have been developed to enhance the media and information competence of educators.