Role of media as a medium of informal education.
Role of media as a medium of informal education.
Role of media in child education.
Educational role of media.
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Role of media as a medium of informal education.
Media can be mentioned as an important medium of informal education. Media are all those means with the help of which communication can be established with the people. Important media are - newspapers, radio, films, television - etc. With the help of the media, communication can be established with a large section of the people of the society and through them people gain knowledge, gain experience and their behavior changes.
1. National and international news: -
Through mass media - especially television, radio and newspapers, people can be informed about various events of local, national and international life and can make necessary changes in their lives. If they are not aware of the latest news, the world of knowledge of people remains incomplete.
2. Vocational education:-
In various newspapers, radio and television, people from different professional worlds discuss different aspects of professions at different times. As a result, viewers or listeners can get acquainted with different aspects of professional life.
3. Formation of Public opinion :-
Various media outlets publish local, national and international news impartially. As a result, people can be informed about them on the one hand, and on the other hand, they can give their opinions. The government or state, various social regulatory authorities can know the opinions of the people from the media and can determine policies.
4. Language excellence:-
Regularly reading newspapers or listening to news broadcasts increases the listener's skills in language, word usage, knowledge of new words, etc. As a result, the person's language ability increases and the person becomes more skilled and fluent in communicating.
5. Socialization:-
Each media outlet plays an important role in the socialization of the person. By presenting various events happening in society, social ideals, political developments, etc., it makes people aware of society. As a result, interaction occurs between people and society and the socialization process is accelerated.
6. Low cost: -
All types of media can be used at very low cost. For example, the cost of most newspapers is very negligible. Once you buy radio and television, its cost is also very low. Therefore, due to low cost, people of all classes can use the media.
7. Cultural development: -
Every media helps in the transmission of culture. Local and national cultural life is reflected in the media. As a result, people can easily get acquainted with their culture and culture develops very naturally among them.
8. Environmental awareness: -
With the help of mass media, we can know about the current dynamics of the environment. We can be aware of the current problems of the environment and our responsibilities and duties in that regard. In addition, various international policies and programs regarding environmental protection are published in the media. As a result, people can become aware of the environment.
9. Assistance in the field of education: -
Various educational programs are broadcast or published in various media. Various question-and-answer discussions, topic-based discussions, etc. benefit students. Also, the opinions of experienced people about specific exams or subjects enrich students.
10. Science awareness: -
Various programs, news, etc. broadcast and published in the media teach people to think scientifically by eliminating the prejudices prevalent in the society. The media encourages modern scientific consciousness and makes people aware of the latest scientific discoveries and applications.
11. Varied: -
The programs or news broadcast in the media do not focus on any specific subject. Programs or news are broadcast on almost all aspects of human life - education, culture, science, entertainment, sports, politics, economy, government policies and programs, literature. Due to this diverse feature, people of all ages and classes learn from the media.
12. Compliance:-
Society is always dynamic and changing. People can learn about the changes happening in society, where and when, and where ideas are being accepted and rejected, etc. from the media. As a result, people can comply with the changing society and nature.
Finally, it can be said that the news or events presented by the media are not always presented in a neutral manner. In many cases, they are politically and ideologically biased. As a result, one should be careful while using the media.
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