Mediabenutting in die onderrig van meganotegnologie

• Main Author: Steyn, Hermanus Gertbrandt
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Educational technology - Study and teaching; Technology - Study and teaching; Teaching - Aids and devices
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10156

M.Ed. (Media Studies) === In the present career orientated education no guidelines exist for the utilisation of media in the teaching of Mechanotechnology. In this study research is undertaken in the various teaching methods and the concomitant integration of media to make the teaching of Mechanotechnology easier. Firstly, the nature of the subject, as well as the defining of aims and objectives, is investigated. The various levels of aims and objectives are discussed with reference to Bloom's theories of learning. In the study reference is also made to the taxonomies and learning objectives according to De Block's study. In lesson planning it is very important to establish the background situation of learners. Various factors play an important part in this case, like, for example, intelligence, reading ability, background knowledge and development. After the level of knowledge has been established, the lecturer can decide upon a particular teaching strategy. The teaching strategy determines the method according to which the lecturer may best unlock the selected content for the pupil. an acceptable strategy is Maarschalk heuristic model. A distinction is made between heurostentic and ostensive approaches, with a variety of blended forms in between. It is clear that a didactic situation can bot be easily conceived without media. A given teaching medium may be applied in various ways. Modern technology provides the possibility to present particular objects or events in a variety of ways. Media integration may, however, not be taken lightly but must be preceded by systematic planning. The lecturer must make sure that optimal learning gain is obtained.