Pupils acquire real-world experience via hands-on media instruction

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YabaTech

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By Oshinowo Ayodele

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Students of Mass Communication at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) are undergoing hands-on training aimed at strengthening their academic and professional development, as part of renewed efforts to align classroom learning with industry practice.

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In a recent initiative, students in the Mass Communication Department were grouped and assigned to visit leading newspaper organisations across Lagos. The exercise is designed to expose them to real-world media operations and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

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Participants said the visits offered valuable insights into newsroom structures, news gathering techniques, editing processes and publication routines. Many described the experience as an eye-opener that deepened their understanding of the demands and expectations of the journalism profession.

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One student, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “School is getting more serious now. The assignments are coming in back-to-back, but it’s helping us stay focused.”

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