Today I researched into Video Modelling, where videos are used to demonstrate social skills, from anything such as using a tissue correctly, to how to behave in the playground.
Research has proven that these are useful teaching aids for children, particularly those with learning difficulties, who benefit more from seeing these activities on screen, rather than in real life, as they feel more able to interact / imitate.
I proposed this idea to my course leader, and considered whether this could be developed into an idea for a final campaign. Paz instructed me to consider how this would work – who is the target audience? What stops other people from doing this?
To add a unique element to this, I would use the characters to narrate / act out these scenarios, as opposed to humans. The characters would be permanently with the children throughout their development.
I am still looking into the idea of a developing the imaginary friend online, yet I will have to speak to psychiatrists etc to see if this is socially responsible. Also, since visiting Teddy Mountain, I have considered how I can incorporate a child-orientated educational service instore.
I spoke to Christine today about my PDP project idea and how I can move this forward. We decided that, at present, there are too many loose ends and that I should try to hone these towards a direct function/purpose for this service. It was suggested that I draw a list of 5-10 bullet points about what this service will actually do, and sift through them to see which are the most relevant.
My next stage will be to brainstorm in order to see which direction I can take this project in.
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