Methods and forms of educational process of journalists in US universities

Abstract

In this article the author dwells upon operational component of journalism studies in US universities. A brief overview of the concepts «model», «techniques» and «forms» in American didactics has been given. The role of professional journalism associations and organizations in educational process was described. Analyzing media education in US universities the author reveals that it is based on applying traditional and innovative methods of studying. Peculiarities of conducting lectures and seminars were mentioned. Special attention was drawn to the analysis of innovative methods: the method of «field research», the method of projects, and the method of case studies. The role of service and experiential learning in journalist professional training was described. The forms of training journalists: stationary, remote and mixed are described in the article. The methods and approaches of training, on which the professional training of journalists are based, have been analyzed. Conditions for passing pre-diploma practice are considered; features of carrying out experimental-search problems; the opportunity to study abroad according to the scholarship programs of US universities. In addition, methodological strategies are described to improve student learning and their motivation. Characterizing educational programs of journalist professional training in US the general educational and specific role of innovative media technologies has been identified. It was proved that general education role consists in the achievement of goals which the educational program sets itself, using traditional means of education: manuals, textbooks and reference books. It was stated that specific role of media technologies consists in creating broadcast or television products applying appropriate equipment.

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Х. Р. Марціхів

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Х. Р. Марціхів (2018). Methods and forms of educational process of journalists in US universities. Науковий часопис Національного педагогічного університету імені М. П. Драгоманова. Серія 5 Педагогічні науки: реалії та перспективи, 60(2), 17-21. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-513707