Lesson plan: Influencers and Their Impact on Children and Young People
About Course
This educational brochure explores the role of influencers in the lives of children and young people, focusing on how they shape attitudes, behaviours, and consumption habits. It explains the mechanisms of influence, including advertising, persuasion, and identification with online role models. The resource supports critical reflection on influencer culture and can be used in classroom discussions or workshops.
LINK TO THE RESOURCE: https://www.medijskapismenost.hr/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/brosura-Influenceri-new.pdf
- Title of the resource: Lesson plan: Influencers and Their Impact on Children and Young People
- Author: Agencija za elektroničke medije i Ured UNICEF-a za Hrvatsku, Croatia 🇭🇷
- Language: Croatian 🇭🇷
- Year of publication: 2021
- Keywords: Influencers, Persuasion, Social media
Learning outcome 1: Social Media & Influencers
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- recognize influencer content and understand its purpose
- explain how social media affects everyday life
- explain how likes, followers and comments can influence behavior
Learning outcome 2: Critical Thinking & Media Literacy
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- ask simple questions about online content (Who made this? Why?)
- recognize advertising, sponsored content and hidden persuasion
- identify trustworthy and untrustworthy online sources
Learning outcome 3: Identity & Self-awareness
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- reflect on their own values, interests and strengths
- describe the difference between who they are offline and online
- recognize that online profiles do not show the whole person
