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knowledgeable about the health of their young child, and indicated that the videos gave them
better attitudes about the several different elements of child rearing.
Studies (e.g. Duby, 1988; Evans, 1993; Folio & Richey, 1987; Liddell, 1988) show that with
existing communication technology, using visual and audio messages can result in behavioral
change, regardless of literacy levels or remoteness. The integration of psycho-social components
into nutrition education presented in the from of interactive video has had a promising impact on
rural mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and child rearing practice. In each case, by increasing
maternal awareness, the naturally existing mother-infant relationship is enhanced.
There are several attempts being made to become involved in the ever-growing process of
interactive uses of video education. Some organizations use videos to record their own behaviors
for later assessment, while others have a specific plan of action to involve community via the
activity of making a video.
Anau Ako Pasifiks works to endure that the pathways of learning for young Pacific Islands
children take into account their strengths and differing abilities that stem from their cultural
backgrounds. In May 1993, they decided to make a video about their work. They intended to use
it as part of the project’s training and also to disseminate the principles and practices of the
project to communities, training establishments, and policy making groups at Ministerial level.
The proposed contents would include the history of the project, its objectives and the way it
operates, the roles of the people involved, and a look at future developments.
It is apparent that the uses of video to promote early child education are both practical and
effective. Video offers several opportunities to solidify learning through constant review and
analysis. We have found that video education as an important tool in interactive media for the
continued development of children, parents and caregivers around the world.
VI. DISTANCE EDUCATION AND INTERACTIVE RADIO
INSTRUCTION FOR ECD
Distance education and the use of radio for early child development has occurred in various
forms around the world. Most radio programs working in this field have been for social
marketing purposes (immunization, health practices) or have been talk-style programs directed
only at adults.
Some research has been conducted. In an effort to analyze the international broadcasting
community, a worldwide survey of 48 countries was conducted by Sachiko Kodaria (1989).
Results of the research suggest that the use of technology for distance learning has developed
educational opportunities for increased international awareness and cooperation. The most
pervasive beliefs among educators in this analysis find that the main functions of educational
broadcastings in their countries was its ability to supplement education at school. The second
important function of radio education was its uses for "modernizing the content of educational
materials and/or developing new instructional methods." Lastly, there was international
consensus that a third function was increased access to new information useful in education and
the radios’ ability to supplement the number of qualified teachers, professors, and educational
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