Preparation, Utilization & Integration Of Curriculum And Media
- Education
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 149 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces the preparation, utilization, and integration of educational media into the curriculum. It explores various instructional media, their application, and the integration of technology into curriculum development. Students will learn about curriculum organization, planning, and implementation, as well as the foundations of curriculum development. The course emphasizes the selection and effective utilization of media to enhance teaching and learning, equipping educators with the skills to make informed decisions about media use in educational settings.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EDT832, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- MODULE I: PREPARATION OF MEDIAPage 15
- UNIT 2: PREPARATION OF AUDIO MEDIAPage 21
- UNIT 3: PREPARATION OF VISUAL MEDIA (PROJECTED TYPES)Page 28
- UNIT 4: PREPARATION OF VISUAL MEDIA (NON-PROJECTED)Page 36
- UNIT 5: PREPARATION OF AUDIO-VISUAL MEDIAPage 51
- UNIT 6: REASONS FOR USE OF MEDIA AND SELECTION CRITERIA OF INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIAPage 59
- Unit 7 Answer to SAE QuestionsPage 62
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EDT832 · MODULE I: PREPARATION OF MEDIA
While locally produced ones are designed to suit immediate classroom needs and cost less, the commercially produced ones may not suit immediate classroom use completely and they usually cost more. It should, however, be pointed out that locally designed and produced media can become commercially produced if they are mass produced and have big network distributions.
What you should be able to do
- Define educational media and its characteristics
- Prepare audio and visual media for instruction
- Utilize media effectively in the classroom
- Integrate technology into the curriculum
- Plan and implement curriculum effectively
What it prepares you for
- Teacher
- Educational Technologist
- Curriculum Developer
- Instructional Designer
- Media Consultant
- Education
- Training and Development
- E-learning
- Media Production
- Audio Recorders
- Projectors
- Computers
- Internet
- Television
- Video Tape Recorders
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Preparation of Media
Unit 2: Preparation of Audio Media
Requires understanding of the technical aspects of audio recording equipment and techniques.
- Module III Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
Unit 10: Organisation of Curriculum
Involves understanding of complex curriculum design principles and various organizational models.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Preparation of Media
Unit 1: Definition and Types of Instructional Media · 4 hours
Define instructional media. Identify characteristics of media. Classify media types. Distinguish hardware and software aspects.
- Week 2Module 1: Preparation of Media
Unit 2: Preparation of Audio Media · 4 hours
Differentiate audio media categories. Describe instructional uses of audio media. Explain how to make good audio recordings.
- Week 3Module 1: Preparation of Media
Unit 3: Preparation of Visual Media (Projected Types) · 4 hours
Differentiate overhead, opaque, and slide projectors. Identify software for each projector type. Describe software production processes.
- Week 4Module 1: Preparation of Media
Unit 4: Preparation of Visual Media (Non-Projected) · 4 hours
Describe non-projected 3D visuals (models, specimens, dioramas). Explain non-projected 2D visuals (posters, charts, diagrams). Discuss non-projected visual displays (chalkboard, marker board).
- Week 5Module 1: Preparation of Media
Unit 5: Preparation of Audio-Visual Media · 4 hours
Distinguish audio-visual media categories. Describe instructional uses of audio-visual media. Demonstrate competence in using television and video tape recording.
- Week 6Module 1: Preparation of Media
Unit 6: Reasons for use of Media and Selection Criteria of Instructional Media · 4 hours
Discuss reasons for using media in education. Mention criteria for selecting educational media. Describe necessary preparations for effective media use.
- Week 7Module II Utilisation of Audio Instructional Media
Unit 7: Application of Instructional Media · 4 hours
Explain basic media utilization steps. Describe techniques for using radio in the classroom. Demonstrate radio and tape recorder use for instruction.
- Week 8Module II Utilisation of Audio Instructional Media
Unit 8: Utilisation of Visual Media (Projected) · 4 hours
Describe basic processes for using projected media. Explain steps for using models, posters, specimens, charts, and flash cards. Describe steps for using chalkboards.
- Week 9Module II Utilisation of Audio Instructional Media
Unit 9 Utilisation of Audio Visual Media (Non-Projected) · 4 hours
Describe effective audio-visual media utilization. Explain procedure for television use. Describe video tape recorder use. Discuss computer-assisted instruction.
- Week 10Module III Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
Unit 10: Organisation of Curriculum · 4 hours
Identify variables for curriculum organization. Explain problems of curriculum organization. Discuss problems using a specific organization type.
- Week 11Module III Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
Unit 11: Participants in Curriculum Development · 4 hours
Identify participants in curriculum development. State specific roles of participants. Explain why curriculum development extends beyond the school system.
- Week 12Module III Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
Unit 12: Curriculum Planning and Implementation · 4 hours
Explain curriculum planning and implementation. Discuss reasons for omitting pilot testing. Identify elements for successful curriculum implementation.
- Week 13Module IV Case Studies on Integration of Media in the Curriculum
Units 13-15: Review and Revision · 4 hours
Review course materials. Work on assignments. Prepare for final examination.
Preparing for the exam
- Create flashcards for key media types and their uses (Units 1-5)
- Practice preparing sample transparencies and audio recordings (Units 2-4)
- Develop a lesson plan integrating various media (Units 6-9)
- Compare and contrast different curriculum organization models (Unit 10)
- Outline the roles of various participants in curriculum development (Unit 11)
- Summarize the stages of curriculum implementation (Unit 12)
Questions students ask about this course
What is EDT832 about?
This course introduces the preparation, utilization, and integration of educational media into the curriculum. It explores various instructional media, their application, and the integration of technology into curriculum development. Students will learn about curriculum organization, planning, and implementation, as well as the foundations of curriculum development. The course emphasizes the selection and effective utilization of media to enhance teaching and learning, equipping educators with the skills to make informed decisions about media use in educational settings.
How many units does EDT832 have?
EDT832, Preparation, Utilization & Integration Of Curriculum And Media, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 149 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EDT832?
EDT832 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Education.
Is EDT832 hard?
EDT832 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does EDT832 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is EDT832 assessed?
EDT832 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with EDT832?
Teacher, Educational Technologist, Curriculum Developer, Instructional Designer and Media Consultant.