An investigation of the multi-media method for teaching a high school humanities course
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In this age of electronic technology, the use of films, video tapes, phonograph recordings, and other media in addition to print is a recent trend in public school education. This paper will consider a multi-media approach as one technique for teaching a high school humanities course.Controversy surrounding the use of multi-media in the classroom helps underline this problem's significance. Since this type of program is relatively new and untried, it is vulnerable to criticism because it is unlike traditional methods. Perhaps this paper can substantiate the value of an educational experience (such as the multi-media program) that seeds to develop interest, enthusiasm, and involvement among students. The study may encourage further experimentation and exploration in the education community in order to design programs that attract and involve students.This paper will develop an investigative pattern. Following research on "traditional" methods for teaching hick school humanities courses (usually by chronology, inter-discipline, or theme), the writer will make an attempt to uncover those programs utilizing multi-media techniques. This investigation will be completed with a presentation of a two-year program used by the author in teaching an English-humanities course for college-bound seniors at Chrysler High School, New Castle, Indiana. Summaries of projects emphasizing communication through multi-media devices will be followed by evaluation--surveys from students and faculty in order to substantiate strengths and successes of the program.