Teaching English by radio : interactive radio in Kenya

Results of the project show important gains in student achievement, enthusiastic acceptance by both students and teachers, low costs, and high cost-effectiveness. This book documents the project and is divided into two main parts. Part 1, on underlying concepts and basic operations, includes chapters on: the context for collaboration; developing and managing the instructional system; instructional principles and methods; adapting the curriculum to radio; formative evaluation; writing broadcast scripts; and producing radio lessons. Part 2, on project results, contains chapters on the project"s evaluation strategies, the development of the tests administered to the children, overall project results, and strategies and costs for nationwide dissemination of the project. A brief final section presents the Project Director"s summary of the project. Appendices include: sample teachers" notes, lesson plans, and scripts; and lists of instructional and film/video materials available from the contractor and of select project documents.