The document discusses implications for teachers regarding media literacy and moral education. It notes that the media can position teachers negatively and influence public perceptions. Government responses are often reactive to moral panics spread through media reporting. The document advocates teaching students to critically analyze media sources and understand how knowledge is socially constructed.

7. Literacy: The “Whole Language” vs. Phonics Debate is not new! Writing the wrongs of literacy in Australia “ LITERACY is a right to which every Australian child is entitled, so it’s pertinent to consider on International Literacy Day (September 8) why some Australian students are still failing to achieve a minimum standard of literacy.” PerthNow September 08, 2011 South Australian teens lost in literacy black hole “ THEIR literacy standards have fallen so significantly compared with students a decade ago it is the equivalent of a whole year of school, a damning new report shows.” EducationNow, December, 2010 Education system flawed, ACCI boss says “ The Industry Skills Councils has released a report, No More Excuses, which shows almost half of Australia's working age population does not have the literacy or numeracy skills required to study a trade.” AAP April 04, 2011