Types of Educational Resources You should Know
Every parent and every teacher wishes that they should give the best educational resources to their children and students respectively. However, firstly they should know what educational resources exactly are available as, like in every field, there are constant developments going on in educational field too. So, let’s see the different types of educational resources.
Schools
Though home education is a source of education, in most places a basic school is an educational resource. In most places, though not all, primary education to children are provided free by government schools. There may also be adult education schools on a limited amount. Apart from education, the basic benefit of schools is the ability to mingle with other people and receive and share ideas outside the routine realm of thought. It’s the classrooms in a school where children receive new information and start formulating thinking patterns and processing what they learn, into their approach and life as an adult in the future.
Out-of-School Programs
Other than schools there are many programs available today that add to children’s knowledge base. These programs are offered by schools and also other organizations. For example, governments manage parks and recreation spaces where children and adults can exercise, learn and practice sports, performing arts and other activities, and participate in various competitive programs.
Professional Education
Educational conferences and workshops are also a type of educational resources where children (or adults) get additional knowledge on subjects they learn. These conferences can be held even for teachers to refresh and hone their knowledge and teaching skills. Normally in these conferences, many activities like debates and round-table discussions are held due to which students can share and know about various ideas and their knowledge gets enriched. Their social skills increase, and they learn to work together and respect and appreciate others.
Books
Books are the commonest form of educational resources. In addition to printed books, we now have e-books too from where we can get wealth of knowledge. Books are helpful in improving reading, listening, writing and speaking abilities of children.
Videos and Other Digital Materials
With the advent of the Internet and advancement in technology, we now have an array of digital materials for education which can be rented or bought. Videos, for example, can be used in classrooms too or in TV shows and online courses too (which students can watch in their home).
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