Developing a journalistic attitude
Educators in the field of journalism face a difficult task. Influenced by technological innovation, the competencies of the journalist continue to expand. This PhD research focuses on the development of a journalistic professional attitude for a technology-driven field of work.
Objective
In journalism education, the focus is often put on knowledge and skills, journalistic attitude receives less explicit attention. Despite the fact that the field of journalism has strong norms and values of its own, which distinguishes it from other professions in media and communication. But what does that attitude consist of and how can aspiring journalists develop it in various learning environments?
Results
Through design science research in co-creation with relevant stakeholders, this research project will design principles and pedagogies for the development of a journalistic professional attitude in various learning environments, appropriate for a technology-driven field of work.
Duration
01 June 2024 - 01 July 2028
Approach
This project consists of four sub-studies.
- Theory exploration
Literature review and Delphi method
- Practical exploration
Document analysis, observations, interviews
- Integrative design and iteration
Co-creation sessions with various cases
- Field test
Testing and evaluation (interviews and diary excerpts) in various cases
Partners
This PhD research is supervised by Professor Dr. Cok Bakker, Professor at Utrecht University and the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Professor Dr. Yael de Haan, professor at the University of Groningen and at the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and dr. Koen van Turnhout, professor at the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht.
