Working in Classrooms. Reading 8 - Amusing ourselves to death
Although both extracts about television, they also present a set of arguments about information, learning and education. more
Using Media in Teaching: Learning Guide. Section Seven - Using Computer Technologies in Schools
The current optimism about computers makes it easier to find funding for projects that involve computers than it is to find sources willing to contribute to teacher development or basic infrastructure, such as toilets, chairs or chalk. Computers and the Internet are 'cool' and easy to generate enthusiasm about. As with television, though, we need to view such enthusiasm for computers... more
Using Media in Teaching: Learning Guide. Section Six - Using Textbooks in Teaching
Textbooks are very useful educational resources. But they must be used well. In order to make the best use of textbooks within a media-rich teaching style, we need to understand how textbooks differ from the popular media resources we will use in our classroom. more
Using Media in Teaching: Learning Guide. Section Five - Understanding Popular Media
How can we help learners to develop the ability to respond to media more critically? This section aims to enable you to do just that. In Section 5.1 we introduce you to two approaches teachers can use to teach media literacy. We will call these approaches – that, you will notice, have important overlaps – a MAP approach and a Keys Concepts approach. more
Using Media in Teaching: Learning Guide. Section Four - Using Popular Electronic Media in Teaching
Popular electronic media provide teachers with excellent resources for improving language skills, such as listening and speaking. Like newspapers and magazines, radio and television also provide a rich resource base for enriching the teaching of content knowledge in different learning areas. more
Using Media in Teaching: Learning Guide. Section Three - Using Popular Print Media in the Classroom
In this section we will explore how popular print media – in particular newspapers and magazines – can be used to improve classroom learning and teaching. more
Using Media in Teaching: Learning Guide. Section One - How to Use This Module
The important question we address in this module is: How can teachers use popular media, textbooks, and computer technologies to create a learning environment that equips learners with the knowledge and skills to live and work thoughtfully in a changing South Africa? more
Educational Technology for Effective Teaching: A Handbook for Educators
This course on educational technology comprises of 16 units covering different aspects of educational technology as a field of study. Educational technology is a combined application of three major sciences for classroom activities. These are Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Managerial Sciences. more
Journal of Education
The*/ Journal of Education/* is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education. The journal aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of the field of education. A general focus of the journal is on curriculum. Curriculum is understood in a wide and interdisciplinary sense, encompassing curriculum theory, history, policy and development at all levels... more
Education as Change
This accredited journal publishes contributions from any field of education. While the emphasis is on empirical research, theoretical or methodological papers, review articles, short communications, book reviews and letters containing fair commentary on previously published articles will also be considered. Priority is given to articles that are relevant to Africa or that address cross-... more