This book presents ideas, theories and practices of media education in Australia and the UK in the first decade of the 21st century. Contributors explore many of the key themes and debates that currently engage both English and media teachers across the English speaking world, including: Teaching critical perspectives on the media; Developing pedagogical approaches that incorporate student production using the 'new media; Examining time allocation pressures in designing media education programs; Creating manageable methods of evaluation and assessment; Exploring future demands in relation to audiences, texts and media institutions.

Contributors include Steve Archer, Andrew Burn, Steve Connolly, Cal Durrant, Mark Howie, Jan McMahon, Robyn Quin, Len Unsworth.