Observing & Viewing
Level 2

Viewing is receiving a prepared message through audio-visual (e.g., television, film, video) or print (e.g., newspaper, book, photograph) medium. Observing is an active process of watching to learn, to do, and to understand.

Benchmark: Observe and view critically.

Suggestions for Portfolio Development

• audio tape explaining the message of political posters in town
• list of community cultural activities observed for pleasure

Learning Outcome #1

Learners will demonstrate critical observing and viewing behaviours to gain knowledge and for personal enjoyment.

Knowledge and skills set:

• Discuss and identify purposes for observing and viewing.
• Identify the purpose of visual material or a demonstration (e.g., to persuade, for information).
• Identify the main message.
• Identify the audience to whom the message is directed.
• Apply prior knowledge and experience to help in understanding what is viewed or observed.
• Ask critical questions about the message. [See instruction tip #1.]
• Watch carefully how, where, why, and when something is done as a way of gaining knowledge and skill.
• Form an opinion about what is being viewed or observed.
• View or observe for pleasure.
• Demonstrate skills learned and knowledge gained through viewing and observing (e.g., through singing, poetry, mime, showing someone else how to do the skill).