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ComCom Begins the Implementation of Media Literacy into Preschool Education
Following the integration of media literacy into schools and universities, the Communications Commission has launched a new initiative to introduce media literacy into preschool education. To support this effort, ComCom has translated and published the early childhood education guide “Path to Media Literacy,” which will be distributed gradually to kindergartens throughout Georgia. As the institution responsible for promoting media literacy nationwide, the Commission considers it essential to integrate media literacy at every stage of the education system, including preschool education. The guide was originally developed by National Audiovisual Institute of Finland (KAVI) and published as part of Finland's National Development Programme. It has been translated into Georgian and adapted to the local educational context.
The adaptation of the guide to Georgia's educational standards was carried out jointly by ComCom, the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, and the National Center for Teacher Professional Development.
The guide provides preschool and early primary educators with practical tools for developing competencies in media literacy, programming, and information and communication technologies (ICT). It is structured around three core themes: understanding and evaluating the media, creating media content, and navigating the media environment. The resource includes practical examples, classroom activities, and teaching methodologies designed for everyday educational use.
The guide has been specifically adapted to children's developmental characteristics and is fully aligned with Georgia's national standards for early childhood care and preschool education.
Until now, there has been no dedicated resource available for preschool children and their educators that supports play-based, age-appropriate media literacy activities. The new guide will support the development of children's communication skills, creativity, emotional intelligence and social skills. Its integration into the educational process will help children develop safe and responsible media habits from an early age, while equipping with practical tools for preparing children to navigate the challenges of modern digital environment.
As the body responsible for the development of media literacy in the country, the Communications Commission emphasises the importance of introducing media literacy in preschool education. Children are exposed to media content from an early age through smartphones, television and the internet. Developing media literacy skills at this stage helps children use media safely and responsibly, assess information appropriately for their age, and begin cultivating critical thinking skills that will benefit them throughout their education.
