RECLAIM Toolkit for Media Literacy

The RECLAIM Toolkit for Media Literacy, authored by Ricardo Castellini da Silva, Media Literacy Educator and Consultant, is a comprehensive resource designed to help educators, facilitators, and learners navigate today’s complex information landscape. Developed under the Horizon Europe project Reclaiming Liberal Democracy in the Post-Factual Age (RECLAIM), the toolkit addresses the urgent challenges of misinformation, disinformation, and declining trust in democratic systems.

The toolkit includes three core documents:

Facilitator’s Guide, offering step-by-step guidance for planning and delivering interactive sessions.

Teaching Module, providing structured content, discussion prompts, and practical activities.

Extra Resources for Facilitators, featuring supplementary tools and references to enrich learning experiences.

It is complemented by five slide sessions, each focusing on a key theme:

• The purpose and importance of media literacy.
• Understanding Misinformation through Media Literacy.
• Media literacy in the digital age.
• Who should we trust? Our Minds and the Importance of Reliable Sources​
• Critical Thinking for Democracy: Harnessing the Power of Media Literacy​

Together, these materials promote critical, reflective, and participatory approaches to media literacy, empowering individuals to think critically, engage constructively, and build healthier information ecosystems.