Multi-media Approach

It is a way to achieve objectives; -well planned means.

More than two media and communication are involved in learning package.
It facilitate individual variation of learner
Self learning.

MM approach has been tried in India in NCERT for in-service educators at Center Educational Technology (CET).
This experiment involves multimedia package which has the following component:
TV programmes – 22 min, Radio – 20 min, Pre and post television for 1 hour.

Approach for following areas and Education:
· Distance Education
· Non-Formal Education
· Correspondence Education
· Adult Education Programme.

Procedure for adopting multimedia approach:
Stage 1 – Teacher initiates teaching-learning activities
Stage 2 – Teacher demonstrates a specific and specialized unit.
Stage 3 – Preparation and ground work for students, to embark on independent learning
Stage 4 – Stage of students' active participation
Stage 5 – Integration of theory and practical.
Stage 6 – Exchange of ideas – critical analyses.

Description of stages

1st Stage – Teacher delivers a well prepared lesson based on objectives formulated. He could use verities of media for presentation.
2nd Stage – By using a mix of media. Teacher may provide the learner with programmed learning materials, cassettes, CD’s etc.
3rd Stage – The students discuss with peer group and teachers about their plan of action.
4th Stage – S/He uses a variety of media and materials in his self-study.
5th Stage – The learner integrates his learning theory with practice
6th Stage – Learner finds that teaching-learning activities have to be organized on higher levels. (S/He is involved in critical analysis, critical evolution and exchange and ideas).