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Media Education: An Introduction

Synopsis
Video component of an integrated teaching pack designed to introduce teachers to the theory and practice of media education. In three parts: 1) three activities which encourage the viewer to analyse short pieces of broadcast material: the opening minutes of the film CELIA, and advert for an Italian pasta manufacturer, and a BBC1 summer promotional trailer; 2) three examples of classroom practice, featuring children aged 7, 12 and 15 involved in media education with their teachers; 3) two compilations for analysis and possible classroom use: one of drama title sequences from different periods and countries and the other extracts from factual programmes dealing with the same event - the Chernobyl nuclear accident.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 59 min.
Year of production
1993
Availability
Sale; 1996 sale: £75.95 (inclusive)
Notes
Due to copyright restrictions, available only to educational institutions.
Documentation
Accompanying audiocassette, slides, and workbook and reader ‘Media Education: An Introduction’.
Uses
Teachers of children and young adults.
Subjects
Education; Media studies
Keywords
Chernobyl; media education; teacher training

Credits

Producer
Paul Manners
Cast
Lorraine Kelly 

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Customer Services

Web
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Phone
01908 858 786
Fax
01908 858 787
Address
PO Box 188
Milton Keynes
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