However, as a teacher and researcher of the developing world I have often been saddened by students who see their world as superior to the developing world. As a sense of superiority may blinker a student's ability to truly understand the developing world. Both concepts are crucial to any analysis of the 'Third World'. Given these two objectives a workbook was produced which allowed students to develop their skills and ability to decode visual representations, and to synthesise and identity messages with non-standard text. Prior to receiving the workbook, the students receive a formal lecture on the media, information delivery and control.
Students work both independently and in groups while carrying out the various tasks in the workbook.
Tasks within the workbook encourage students to recognise their own identity and positionality without being criticised by staff or peers. The size of the workbook may cause the less dedicated student to rush the work and fail to reflect on the exercise. The costs of reproduction of the workbook for large class sizes can be problematic. Teaching the Geography of Developing Areas .