Role of Media in the Development of Education Dr. Radhika Kapur Abstract

Role of Media in the Development of Education

Dr. Radhika Kapur

Abstract

The role of media in the development of education has been imperative. It has played an important part in influencing the underprivileged and the socio-economic backward sections of the society in recognizing the significance of education. Various forms of media such as newspapers, television, radio, internet and so forth have largely contributed in spreading amongst the masses the viewpoint that they should focus upon the development of the basic literacy skills of reading, writing and arithmetic, in order to make their living efficient. The individuals who are not educated and do not recognize its significance experience dire consequences. In the development of education, media and technology is not just limited to the classroom setting, it is extensive, it makes provision of equal opportunities to learn, and it is so much the part of the real world that to limit its use within the classroom is to limit the ability of the students to compete themselves in the world. The main purpose of this research paper is to understand the role of media in the development of education, the main areas that have been taken into account are, the significance of mass media, tools of media, learning with media and technologies, media in development communication, the effect of media on motivation and the positive effect of media upon the societies. The role of media has been considered important not only in the development of education, but also other areas such as, communication, motivation, social welfare, work opportunities and understanding how to make effective use of technology.