MAC246

Educational Broadcasting

Social Sciences
200 level
2 credit units
91 pages
14 units

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of educational broadcasting. It covers foundational concepts in broadcasting, the importance of education, and the role of broadcasting in delivering educational content to diverse audiences. Students will explore various educational media classifications, presentation techniques, and teaching skills necessary for effective educational broadcasting. The course also examines the specific needs of different audience segments, including children, adults, and rural communities.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 40 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 MAC246, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1 · BROADCASTING AND EDUCATION

Module 2 · CATEGORIES OF EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING

Module 3

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

MAC246 · UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO BROADCASTING

According to Onabajo (2000), the broadcast media in Nigeria have come a long way and have gone through a lot of changes, in trying to keep pace with the intricacies of an ever- changing society. What started as a rudimentary, experimental monitoring station can now boast of direct satellite communication equipment.

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What you should be able to do

Distinguish between radio and television broadcasting.
Explain the purpose and importance of educational broadcasting.
Identify and describe the elements of the communication process.
Apply principles of effective presentation in educational broadcasts.
Differentiate among various teaching methods and their applications.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Educational Broadcaster
Media Producer
Content Developer
Communication Specialist

Where it is applied

Education
Media
Broadcasting
Communication

Where it gets hard

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

Module 2: Categories of Educational Broadcasting
Unit 4: Men and Women in the Rural Areas
Understanding the specific needs and challenges of rural communities requires sensitivity to cultural contexts and limited resources.
Module 3: Useful Skills for Broadcast Educators
Unit 2: General Teaching Methods
Applying different teaching methods effectively requires adapting to various learning styles and audience needs.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 29 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Broadcasting and Education
- Unit 1: Introduction to Broadcasting · 2 hours
  Read the introduction to broadcasting and understand its definition.. Distinguish between radio and television based on their characteristics.. Explore the history of broadcasting in Nigeria..
Week 2Module 1: Broadcasting and Education
- Unit 2: The Communication Process and Educational Media · 2 hours
  Define communication and understand the communication process.. Identify and describe the elements of the communication process.. Explore the different types and functions of educational media..
Week 3Module 1: Broadcasting and Education
- Unit 3: Principles of Educational Presentation · 2 hours
  Understand the need for good presentation in educational broadcasting.. Define diction and its importance in clear communication.. Explore the role of mood and emotion in engaging the audience..
Week 4Module 1: Broadcasting and Education
- Unit 4: Introduction to Educational Broadcasting · 2 hours
  Define educational broadcasting and understand its objectives.. Explore the history of educational broadcasting in Nigeria.. Discuss the potential of radio and television in education..
Week 5Module 1: Broadcasting and Education
- Unit 5: The need for Education and Broadcasting in Nigeria · 2 hours
  Define education and broadcasting in the Nigerian context.. Enumerate the qualities of radio for educational broadcasting.. Discuss the need for education and broadcasting in Nigeria..
Week 6Module 2: Categories of Educational Broadcasting
- Unit 1: Children Education Broadcasting · 2 hours
  Understand the importance of educational broadcasting for children.. Explore methods of educational broadcasting for children.. Discuss the challenges of broadcasting to children..
Week 7Module 2: Categories of Educational Broadcasting
- Unit 2: Adults in Search of Education · 2 hours
  Define an adult and understand the concept of adult education.. Explore the purpose and history of adult education in Nigeria.. Discuss the functions of broadcast media in adult education..
Week 8Module 2: Categories of Educational Broadcasting
- Unit 3: Broadcasting for Men & Women in Urban Communities · 2 hours
  Explore past mass education programs in Nigeria.. Discuss media methods for educating the urban population.. Analyze the effectiveness of talk shows, dramas, and documentaries..
Week 9Module 2: Categories of Educational Broadcasting
- Unit 4: Men and Women in the Rural Areas · 2 hours
  Understand the composition of rural dwellers.. Trace the emergence of rural broadcasting.. Enlist strategies for effective rural broadcasting..
Week 10Module 3: Useful Skills for Broadcast Educators
- Unit 1: Understanding Types of Learners · 2 hours
  Differentiate among the categories of learners.. Identify possible causes of slow learning.. Explain the implications of different learners for the educational broadcaster..
Week 11Module 3: Useful Skills for Broadcast Educators
- Unit 2: General Teaching Methods · 2 hours
  Explain the term teaching methods.. List and describe various teaching methods.. State when and where each method is applicable..
Week 12Module 3: Useful Skills for Broadcast Educators
- Unit 3: Use of Audio-Visual Aids · 2 hours
  Identify and describe the different types of audio-visual aids.. List the characteristics of good audio-visual aids.. Explain how audio-visual aids can be used effectively..
- Unit 4: Study Skills for Educational Broadcasters · 2 hours
  Identify useful materials in the library for the educational broadcaster.. Understand the functions and roles of a dictionary as a research material..
Week 13Module 3: Useful Skills for Broadcast Educators
- Unit 5: Note Taking Skills · 3 hours
  Understand the importance of note-taking for broadcasters.. Apply guidelines for effective note-taking.. Explore and use different note-taking methods..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review the distinctions between radio and television broadcasting from Unit 1.
Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 presentation techniques and educational principles.
Practice applying different teaching methods from Unit 2 to sample educational content.
Analyze case studies of past educational programs from Unit 3 to identify effective strategies.
Focus on understanding the needs of different audience segments (children, adults, rural) from Module 2.
Summarize key points from each unit and create flashcards for quick review.
Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing areas of weakness.
Practice answering past examination questions to improve time management and recall.

Questions students ask about this course

What is MAC246 about?

How many units does MAC246 have?

MAC246, Educational Broadcasting, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 91 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is MAC246?

MAC246 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Social Sciences.

Is MAC246 hard?

MAC246 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 MAC246 take to study?

About 40 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.

How is MAC246 assessed?

MAC246 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with MAC246?

Educational Broadcaster, Media Producer, Content Developer and Communication Specialist.