During 30 months in 2010-2013, 56 instructional TV programmes for an English Language Learning course were scripted in the UK and produced in Turkey. Each TV programme has three drama clips, each one followed by a review of key phrases, then by a section inviting viewers to practice speaking those phrases. The rationale for this structure and for…

This study examined the potential of entertainment-education (E-E) for promoting engagement with a science issue. It was assumed that certain entertaining features of a media experience increase viewers' perceived knowledge about an issue. Drawing on different theoretical models of E-E and on persuasive effects of narrative media messages, three…

If there is a future in developing nations for educational television, it appears to be with appropriate systems developed by nationals for nationals. (Author/STS)

A brief look at the national policy and planning for television in the kindergarten in Finland. (HB)

A look at Tele-BERUF, which is designed to appeal to firms carrying out apprentice training, but many vocational schools also find the project helpful. (Author)

Obstacles to effective school television can be divided into technical, economic and pedagogic obstacles. Most of these can be overcome with appropriate action. (STS)

The three National Television Networks in the United Kingdom are discussed as educational resources for general viewers, viewers attending educational institutions, and unaffiliated adult students. (STS)

The various technical possibilities of the video-recorder are outlined with a view to finding out the consequences resulting for education. (Author)

Explores the role of educational television (ETV) and research on ETV in the Soviet system of education, with emphasis on the ways in which Soviet ETV differs from that of the West. (LS)

Author examines the use of radio and television for preschool children in Denmark. (HB)

A general discussion of audiovisual media for the kindergarten in Germany. (HB)

A discussion of how new programs improve prospects of using television in language instruction. (HB)

A discussion of Poland's highly complex system of education for employees, enabling any employee to continue his education at any level and virtually at any age. (Author)

Since Eritrea became independent in 1993, efforts have been underway to revise and update the conventional education curriculum. With a determination to quickly bridge the growing knowledge gap between Eritrea and the rest of the world, the Eritrean Government has decided on media education as a sustainable alternative. This choice is in line with…