Classification of media as a means of teaching religious education

      

Classification of media as a means of teaching religious education

  

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1) Print media
These are reading materials that have been developed for use in teaching of R.E. or have relevant information on the topics of related syllabus. They include the main sources of religious information the bible and Quran, the Government document such as the constitution. Education act and commission reports. Others are textbooks, supplementary books, references books and newspapers, journals, magazines, reviews, periodicals, pamphlets and newsletters.
2) Non projected media (graphic materials)
These are materials that use combination of drawings, words, pictures and symbols. They include
chalkboard, comics, cartoon strips, diagrams, charts, atlas, maps, pictures, bulletins, felts and magnetic boards.
(3) Audio-Media
It refers to any material through which massages are directed to the ear. In this category there are audio-tape recorders and radio.
4) Audio-visual projected media
These are material through which massages are directed simultaneously at the ear and eye. They
include sound film-strips, sound slide sets, sound motion, pictures and video tapes.
5) Internet
This is an international network; basically is a collection of million computers hooked up to
thousands of networks around the world by use of a communication link for the purpose of
sharing data and other resources.
6) Community resources
These involve resource people, venues of study, objects and events occurring in the community
which lead to the learner understanding better the topic under study.
7) Mass media
It refers to any means through which Religious information is conveyed to the public. This
includes the radio, television, newspapers and the internet. Although these have been covered in the categories mentioned so far, they should be given special treatment because of the
contribution they make in informing the public on social issues such as HIV and AIDS epidemic,
drug abuse, sexual abuse, abortions and corruption.
Titany answered the question on November 2, 2021 at 07:02


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