Television
EducationalorLearning
showis the
use oftelevision programs in the field
ofdistance education.
It may be in the form of
individualtelevision programsor
dedicated specialty channelsthat is
often associated withcable television
in the United StatesasPublic,
educational, and government
access(PEG) channel providers.
History
Role of ETV
Knen, Kaya, Mirici, Knen & ztrk recommended the use of audio visual Medias in
learning process for effective education of learners. They view, Audio-visual activities take an
important part in the learning process.
Eyes and ears are sense organs that are responsible for important functions. Information
that has been received through eyes and ears enables man to have certain thoughts, feelings
and impressions. Hence, it is safe to assume that sight and sound have important role in learning
about the world, as well as perceiving, comprehending and commenting.
ETV is capable of creating interest and motivation in both children and Adults.
IMPORTANCE
Advantages
Television
Television makes it possible for the talents of the best teachers to be put at
the disposal of all schools.
Television can employ all other audio and visual aids and combine their
effectiveness in the air medium. Pictures, charts, films, micro slides, graphs,
boards, overhead projector can all be employed in the technique of
teaching by TV.
Disadvantages
Because of no individual contact no further action is possible other
than viewing and listening. This can be overcome by organizing a
kind of group discussion between instructors and learners soon
after the programme.
The learners may engage in day dreaming, during the programme,
this can be overcome by cautioning the students in advance that a
follow-up discussion will be held after the programme.
There is absence of learner participation during the programme. It
is a one way communication.
The programme cannot be adapted to individual learners. It can
only be adapted to particular group if their needs are identified and
defined earlier.
conclusion