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Neil Postman discusses his book "Teaching as a Conserving Activity"

BROADCAST: Nov. 6, 1979 | DURATION: 00:56:47

Synopsis

In schools, reading, writing and speech are all on the decline because there are too many visual images from the TV, according to Neil Postman’s book, “Teaching as a Conserving Activity”. Postman criticized “Sesame Street” for its instantaneity. There are no short cuts in teaching, said Postman. He believed the worst thing a teacher could do was to make teaching entertaining for their students.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 6, 1979

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.19 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
56 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Education Childhood & Youth

People

Educators Authors, Writers Critics

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Postman, Neil--Interviews Postman, Neil. Teaching as a conserving activity. Scholars--United States--20th century--Interviews Educators--United States--20th century--Interviews Education--Philosophy Mass media and children. Children--Language.

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