This paper highlighted the problems facing the establishment, development, management and utilization of instructional television (ITV) in higher institutions in Nigeria.  The paper also discussed chronicle of activities and achievement made at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in the effort at revamping the television system.  Obafemi Awolowo University was used as a case study because it is presently the only institution apart from the Television College, Jos that has facilities and have consistently over the last decade been involved in training and teaching television production courses at the post-graduate and under-graduate level.

In conclusion, for effective management and utilization of television, it was recommended that there should be political support in terms of policy and rationale, proper funding of education to meet the UNESCO minimum requirement of 26%.  Schools broadcast and ITV services should be re-established in the country.

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Factors Militating Against The Establishment, Development, Management And Utilization Of Instructional Television (ITV) In Higher Institutions In Nigeria

Sofowora O. Alaba*
* Department of Educational Technology , Faculty of Education ,obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife.
Periodicity:October - December'2007
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.4.3.590

Abstract

This paper highlighted the problems facing the establishment, development, management and utilization of instructional television (ITV) in higher institutions in Nigeria.  The paper also discussed chronicle of activities and achievement made at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in the effort at revamping the television system.  Obafemi Awolowo University was used as a case study because it is presently the only institution apart from the Television College, Jos that has facilities and have consistently over the last decade been involved in training and teaching television production courses at the post-graduate and under-graduate level.

In conclusion, for effective management and utilization of television, it was recommended that there should be political support in terms of policy and rationale, proper funding of education to meet the UNESCO minimum requirement of 26%.  Schools broadcast and ITV services should be re-established in the country.

Keywords

Educational Television (ETV), Instructional Television (ITV), Strategic Planning, Rationale.

How to Cite this Article?

Sofowora O. Alaba (2007).Factors Militating Against The Establishment, Development, Management And Utilization of Instructional Television (ITV) in Higher Institutions in Nigeria. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 4(3), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.4.3.590

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