online assignment

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EmmanuelcollegeofB.Edtraining,vazhichal
Online Assignment
EDU-09.10: CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES IN DIGITAL ERA:
SOCIALSCIENCE EDUCATION
Topic: Effective use of Print Media in social science
learning; Need for Social Science Laboratory
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
Mrs. Ciji Mol Blessy Pheba.P. R
Associate Professor 1st
year B.Ed.
Emmanuel College of B.Ed. Option: Social Science
Training, Vazhichal. Roll No. 19

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Print media helps to enhance students’ interest and
broaden their perspectives towards global activities. Thus, using newspapers and magazines
not only teach social science but give current knowledge of the world happenings. An adequate
and appropriate use of the print media would enable the learners to familiarise them with the
journalistic language. When a piece of news is presented in the newspapers and magazines this
will enhance student’s knowledge also.

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Definition of print media
Print media is a rather commonly used term referring to the medium that
disseminates printed matter.
In every day life we refer to print media as the industry associated with the printing
and mostly with the distribution of news through a network of media, such as newspapers and
journals. People also refer to print media simply with the term “press”.

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Types of Print Media
Print media include all printed forms of press. Newspapers, newsletters, booklets,
magazines and pamphlets as well as other printed publications. Such as booklets and printed
literature. A complete catalogue of print media should also include yearbooks and presentations
of events and programs.
1. Book
A book is a collection of sheets of paper, parchment or other material with a piece of text
written on them, bound together along one edge within covers. A book produced in electronic
format is known as an e-book.
2. Magazine
A magazine is a periodical publication containing a variety of articles, generally
financed by advertising and or purchase by readers. Magazines are typically published weekly,
biweekly, monthly, bimonthly or quarterly with a date on the cover that is in advance of the
date is actually published. Produced by scientific, artistic, academic or special interest
publishers which are subscription only more expensive, narrowly limited in circulation and
often have little or no advertising.
Magazines can be classified as:
 General interest magazines
(e.g.: frontline, India today, The week)
 Special interest magazines
(e.g.: Women’s, sports, business)
3. Newspaper
A newspaper is a publication containing news and information and advertising. Usually
printed on low-cost paper called newsprint. It may be general or special interest most often
published daily or weekly. The first printed newspaper was published in 1605 and the form has
thrived even in the face of competition from technologies such as radio and television.

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Importance of media in the class room
Media provide a rich learning experience in the classroom. Media in the
classroom engage students in learning and provide a richer experience. media are useful tools
for illustrating a lesson, allowing student to see examples of what they are learning.
1. Appeal to multiple learning style
Media appeal to visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners. Students can
watch a movie, listen to music or interact with digital media on an interactive smartboard.
2. Creates an authentic learning experience
Using newspapers, brochures, job application forms and news broadcasts
provides authentic opportunities for students to learn using real-world media. This method
stimulates real life experiences in which students must read, evaluate and interpret information
based on items that they need in their daily lives.
3. Strengthens critical thinking skills
Teachers can use media to hone critical thinking skills. Students can write
about a song interpret a movie or interpret a news broadcast. Teachers can use the media to ask
probing questions and facilitate discussions that extend beyond basic comprehension questions.
4. Teachers students to use media
Using media in the classroom teachers’ students how to use and care resource
to further their education. Students not only learn how to use the internet, a dictionary or a
newspaper for information, but they also learn how to care for and protect the items they use,
according to the centre of media literacy.

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Significance ofprint media
Audiences learn and distinguish priorities from reading print media. It is might be
less obvious but the audiences committed to the press use it as a surrogate for their social
encourage and community. Different types of individuals become more focused on the same
public issues, suggesting that the significance of print media is to draw people around the same
particular public themes and issues. This role and function of print media has been important
throughout the centuries and is likely to remain the same.
Future of print media
Towards the end of the 20th century, the sentence “press is dead” was found among
many media panels around the world. In the 21st century the development of internet, electronic
news and online publications have shown us that people restore to electronic media to gather
information.

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Socialsciencelaboratory
The social science laboratory is a place pupil can go to learn social science. It should
serve the purpose of a classroom, a library, work shop, an amateur theatre, a student’s club, a
stock room, all combined into one. A social science laboratory, full equipped with modern aids
will provide a pleasant social and cooperative environment where the teachers and students
feel homely.
Objectives of socialsciencelaboratory
The major objectives for a social science laboratory are:
 To provide social science teacher a home
 To create and maintain an effective atmosphere
 To make social science teaching more effective
 To provide a quick and ready functional environment
 To save teaching time
 To use diverse methodology of teaching

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Furniture and equipment’s for socialsciencelaboratory
The social science laboratory might be of any size. It should have a few basic
essentials good lighting and ventilation, adequate book cases and other storage facilities. The
laboratory should be so arranged that it provides an inviting and stimulating atmosphere.
Furnitures
The necessary items of furniture in a social science laboratory are furniture in a social
science laboratory are working tables, chairs, shelves, stand, map-racks, almirahs, and black
boards. Seating arrangements should make for comfort, health and efficiency of the pupils.
Permanent projection screen should be fixed above the blackboard.
 Different types of maps
 Different charts
 Timelines
 Time graphs
 Models
 Slide album
 Flags
 Locally manufactured goods
 Agricultural products
 Meteorological instruments
 Survey instruments
 Reference books
 Bulletin board
 Rocks, stones, minerals
 Stamp of different kinds
 Coins
 Library resources etc. May also included.
Plan for a socialsciencelibrary class
Laboratory classes are work sessions. To conduct a laboratory class, teachers should;
i. Give out a general study guide, unit of work, or learning packet that outlines
what is to be done in the unit.
ii. Let the pupils select the activities they plan to do from the study guide or suggest
activities themselves.
iii. Let the pupils execute their plans. They may use books, magazines, projectors.
They may confer with each other and help each other.
iv. Help, guide, and supervise the pupils as they work
 Observe pupils to diagnose.
 Show pupils where to find information.
 Show pupils how to use the tools of learning.
 Clarify assignments.

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 Point out errors and incorrect procedures.
 Suggest method for attacking problems.
Conclusion
Print media is one of the important medias in
education field. Print media in education, is a world-wide programme whereby newspapers and
magazines are used to promote education is school class rooms. In most overseas countries
newspaper in education programmes dominate while magazines play a secondary educational
role.

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Reference
 www.slideshare.net
 Pedagogy of Social sciences- S.K. Mangal and Uma Mangal