EDT834

Instruction Television and Radio

Education
800 level
2 credit units
137 pages
15 units

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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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 160 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of EDT834, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

EDT834 · UNIT 1: MEDIACLASSIFICATION

Ukoha (1996) in “Educational Media and Instruction” in B.A. Ogwo (Ed) Curriculum Development and Educational Technology has presented two good examples of ways in which educational media may beclassified.

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What you should be able to do

Identify various classifications of educational media
Describe types of instructional television and radio programs
Analyze the strategic roles of instructional television and radio in education
Produce instructional television and radio scripts
Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional media in different contexts

What it prepares you for

Careers

Educational Technologist
Media Specialist
Instructional Designer
Content Developer
Broadcasting Professional

Where it is applied

Education
Broadcasting
Media Production
E-learning
Corporate Training

Tools

Audio Recorders
Video Cameras
Editing Software
Microphones
Mixing Consoles

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 1:
Unit 5: Introduction to the Production Instructional Materials
Understanding the nuances of different television production roles requires practical experience and observation.
Module 2:
Unit 4: Applications of Instructional Radio/Facilities in the Studio
Requires understanding of acoustics, microphone techniques, and audio mixing, which can be challenging without hands-on experience.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1:
- Unit 1: Media Classification · 3 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 2Module 1:
- Unit 2: Types of Instructional Television · 3 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 3Module 1:
- Unit 3: Strategic Roles of Instructional Television · 3 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 4Module 1:
- Unit 4: Effectiveness of Instructional Television · 3 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 5Module 1:
- Unit 5: Introduction to the Production Instructional Materials · 3 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 6Module 1:
- Unit 6: Production of Instructional Television Programmes · 3 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 7Module 1:
- Unit 7: An Instructional Television Script · 3 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 8Module 2:
- Unit 1: Historical Background to Instructional Radio in Nigeria/ Types of Instructional Radio Programmes · 3 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 9Module 2:
- Unit 2: Effectiveness of Instructional Radio-case Studies · 3 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 10Module 2:
- Unit 3: Basic Concepts in Instructional Radio · 3 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 11Module 2:
- Unit 4: Applications of Instructional Radio/Facilities in the Studio · 3 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 12Module 2:
- Unit 5: Functions of Sound/Preproduction Staff · 3 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 13Module 2:
- Unit 6: The Instructional Radio Script · 3 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..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review all unit objectives and self-assessment exercises.
Create a glossary of key terms and concepts from each module.
Practice scriptwriting for both television and radio formats.
Analyze the case studies and identify key success factors.
Focus on understanding the production processes for both media.
Create concept maps linking media types, roles, and applications.

Questions students ask about this course

What is EDT834 about?

How many units does EDT834 have?

EDT834, Instruction Television and Radio, has 15 units across 2 modules, over 137 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is EDT834?

EDT834 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Education.

Is EDT834 hard?

EDT834 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 EDT834 take to study?

About 160 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.

How is EDT834 assessed?

EDT834 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with EDT834?

Educational Technologist, Media Specialist, Instructional Designer, Content Developer and Broadcasting Professional.