Correlational study between media literacy levels and problem solving skills of secondary school teachers

Authors

  • Samreen Rasheed M. Phil Scholar, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Author
  • Malik Zulqarnain Sadiqi M. Phil Scholar, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Author
  • Ujyara Idrees M. Phil Scholar, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Author
  • Waqar Ul Hassan Syed Visiting Faculty, Department of Education, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71085/sss.04.02.303

Keywords:

Media Literacy, Problem Solving Skills, Elective Media Literacy Course, Teachers, Technology and Media

Abstract

The study was conducted to check correlation between media literacy levels and problem solving skills of secondary school teachers. In this study, a correlational methodology is utilized in conjunction with a quantitative research strategy. The population of the study consisted of 240 secondary school teachers and 150 teachers were selected as sample by using simple random sampling technique. The data was acquired by the use of two questionnaires. With an internal consistency value of 0.837>0.486 and a Cronbach's Alpha score of 0.837. The gathered data was examined using the suitable statistical software, SPSS. It found that there was no significant difference identified of the secondary school teachers in terms of gender. Whereas a significant difference was found in access level according to the gender. With the help of Pearson’s correlation, it was found that there was a negative correlation between the lower levels of media literacy and the problem solving skills. Based on the findings of the study it is recommended that teachers may be provided with trainings that are media literacy and problem solving centered during the in-service trainings to enhance the use of technology and media in the 21st century. 

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Published

2025-06-11

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The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): April-June

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