It is often say learning through visual means like television is effective for learners due to its easiness and strong impression that increases longevity of memory. However, reading books which is one of the most common methods of learning is a better way to learn things for two reasons; Watching television to learn has several limitation and reading books is more specified.
First of all, although there are many educational programs on television, viewers can not really access a more wide range of information. Some programs do not fulfill the needs of learners. For instance, if a person tries to learn about U.S history but the channal discuss a only part of a certain historical event, then this person would feel disappointed. It would be a waste of time if people do not learn what they actually need to. In addition. it is a hassle for learners to check the the schedule of the programs everyday. However, on the other hand, reading books provide people with a great amount of time to think and make them more concentrated on studying as they choose the book that contains their learning materials. By doing so, people can reduce valuable time spent on finding the right material and checking the time.
Secondly, people can get more specific knowlege from reading books because books are actually published by experts who are very adept at their fields. Thus, books include more information than television programs which compact a great extent of concepts in order to present in a short time. Although television yields visual effects that lead information to linger in people's head for a long time, it is more important for learners to learn deeply about something and understand fully through reading more clarifed materials. Thus, when considering long-term effects of learning, books are more effective.
In conclustion, people can learn better by reading books that television programs because it helps people learn at a great depth and provides broader knowlege. These advatages of reading books outsmart impressive visual effects and easiness of television programs. |