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EDT834Education2 Unitsintermediate

Instruction Television and Radio

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of instructional television and radio. It explores media classification, types of instructional television, and strategic roles in formal and non-formal education. The course covers production techniques for television and radio programs, including scriptwriting and studio operations. Case studies from various countries illustrate the effectiveness of instructional media. Students will learn to design, produce, and evaluate instructional television and radio programs.

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160h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Instructional TelevisionInstructional RadioMedia ProductionScriptwritingEducational Technology

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Media Classification

2

Instructional Television Types

3

Instructional Television Roles

4

Instructional Radio History

5

Instructional Radio Applications

6

Scriptwriting for Radio and Television

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Educational Technologist

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Media Specialist

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Instructional Designer

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Content Developer

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Broadcasting Professional

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Media Classification

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Understand media classifications (printed, non-printed, electronic).
•Identify examples of visual, audio, and audio-visual media.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Classify media examples.

Week

2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Types of Instructional Television

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Define instructional television (ITV).
•Identify and describe the four types of ITV: direct classroom teaching, supplementary enrichment, pre-school, and formal adult education.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Compare and contrast direct classroom teaching and supplementary enrichment ITV.

Week

3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Strategic Roles of Instructional Television

3 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Describe reasons for setting up television services.
•Categorize the strategic roles of ITV in formal and non-formal education.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Outline reasons for setting up television services and categorize ITV's strategic roles.

Week

4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: Effectiveness of Instructional Television

3 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Analyze the effectiveness of ITV in the United Kingdom, Ivory Coast, and the USA.
•Describe how each country utilized ITV for educational purposes.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Describe ITV's effectiveness in the UK and Ivory Coast.

Week

5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Introduction to the Production Instructional Materials

3 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Understand the advantages and limitations of ITV.
•Identify the roles of the production staff and crew.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: State the advantages of ITV and identify the production staff team.

Week

6

Module 1:

3h

Unit 6: Production of Instructional Television Programmes

3 study hours

•Read Unit 6: Explain the components of a television studio.
•Describe the four stages in television production: pre-production, setup and rehearsal, production, and post-production.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Explain the makeup of a television studio and describe the four stages of production.

Week

7

Module 1:

3h

Unit 7: An Instructional Television Script

3 study hours

•Read Unit 7: State hints on script-writing for television.
•Describe the instructional television script format.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: State hints on script-writing and describe the ITV script format.

Week

8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Historical Background to Instructional Radio in Nigeria/ Types of Instructional Radio Programmes

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Narrate the historical background of instructional radio in Nigeria.
•Identify types of instructional radio programs: direct classroom teaching, supplementary enrichment, and formal adult education.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Narrate the history of instructional radio in Nigeria and identify three types of programs.

Week

9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Effectiveness of Instructional Radio-case Studies

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Describe the effectiveness of instructional radio in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Kenya.
•Analyze the case studies and their impact.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Adduce reasons for the Nicaragua Radio Mathematics Project.

Week

10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Basic Concepts in Instructional Radio

3 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Distinguish between 'hearing' and 'listening'.
•Identify areas of breakdown in audio communication.
•Describe techniques to improve listening skills.
•List advantages and limitations of audio media.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Define audio media and distinguish between hearing and listening.

Week

11

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Applications of Instructional Radio/Facilities in the Studio

3 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Describe uses of instructional radio in various disciplines.
•Identify facilities in the performance studio and production control room.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Describe five areas where instructional radio can be used.

Week

12

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Functions of Sound/Preproduction Staff

3 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Explain functions of sound in radio production.
•Describe stages in the pre-production of instructional radio programs.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Describe four functions of sound.

Week

13

Module 2:

3h

Unit 6: The Instructional Radio Script

3 study hours

•Read Unit 6: Describe stages in the script-writing process.
•Write a script for an instructional radio program.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1: Write four useful hints for script writing.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review all unit objectives and self-assessment exercises.

2

Create a glossary of key terms and concepts from each module.

3

Practice scriptwriting for both television and radio formats.

4

Analyze the case studies and identify key success factors.

5

Focus on understanding the production processes for both media.

6

Create concept maps linking media types, roles, and applications.

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