Media and Information Literacy (MIL) refers to the essential capabilities embodying knowledge, skills and attitude that permits people to actively participate with media and other information providers effectively and enhance skills in critical thinking and lifelong-learning to socialize and participate in various societal activities. The research determined the level of Media and Information Literacy among Grade 12 students of Andres Bonifacio College. Using the Iranian Media and Information Literacy Questionnaire (IMILQ), a descriptive survey research was used in the collection of data. Out of 289 Grade 12 students of Andres Bonifacio College, only 168 students were taken as a sample and were further grouped according to gender and career strand. Sampling method was categorized random sampling. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings showed that the mean level of Media and Information Literacy among Grade 12 students of Andres Bonifacio College students was 3.01 (interpreted as Good, and is higher than average). The highest mean was learning new subjects with 3.25 and the lowest mean was the use of Boolean operations in the research with 2.54. There was a significant mean difference in the levels of media and information literacy when participants were grouped according to career strand. The results showed that the students (especially from the Technical Vocational Livelihood track – Information and Communication Technology) did not have enough skills in starting the research, finding references and other media and other information resources, defining the research subject as well as the use of Boolean operations in the search. Generally, students, librarians and education practitioners should pay special attention to factors affecting in improving Media and Information Literacy level of students as a main capability in using printed and electronic resources for research and for other academic purpose.
Media and Information Literacy Skills, Students, Andres Bonifacio College, Information Literacy
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