The Journalist as a Change Agent for Rational Use of Electrical Energy in Beninese Public Administrations
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
42-48
Received:
21 August 2022
Accepted:
14 September 2022
Published:
29 September 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.cls.20220803.12
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Abstract: This research paper focuses on the issue of energy efficiency in Beninese public administrations which are viewed as pockets of waste of electrical energy. The user-doesn’t pay behavior developed by some administrative staff often result in overrunning the budget’s voted appropriations as regards energy expenditure. As a result, the government doesn’t always succeed in paying its electricity bills on time. To reverse the trend, to reduce the government’s electricity bills, the journalist, in accordance with his/ her mission to inform, educate and entertain has a part to play. For that purpose, the journalist himself/herself must be informed about energy efficiency to grasp not only its semantic content but above all the kind of small actions which help save energy and money. Noting that the theme of energy efficiency is less commonly addressed by the Beninese journalists in the print media as well as in the audiovisual media, we have carried out two surveys by questionnaires in Abomey-Calavi and Cotonou, two neighboring cities. The former with ninety-four (94) administrative staff and the latter with seventy-four (74) Beninese journalists intervening in the Society and Environment Desks responsible for the issue of energy efficiency. The findings are striking: 89,75% of the administrative staff set the air conditioner in their office at 16°C instead of 24°C or 25°C; consuming more electrical energy as a result. Regarding the journalists, our findings show that the theme of energy efficiency is addressed only during the implementation phases of energy efficiency-related projects. The journalistic genres they use are journalistic accounts, reporting of events, and talk shows.
Abstract: This research paper focuses on the issue of energy efficiency in Beninese public administrations which are viewed as pockets of waste of electrical energy. The user-doesn’t pay behavior developed by some administrative staff often result in overrunning the budget’s voted appropriations as regards energy expenditure. As a result, the government does...
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Enhancing Professional Advancement in Language Teachers’ Public Speaking Skills
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
49-54
Received:
27 July 2022
Accepted:
17 August 2022
Published:
21 October 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.cls.20220803.13
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Abstract: The soul of public speaking is a manful skill of every language teacher. It is in the realisation of this purpose that he is actuated. It is also by the profound resolution of this course that he can establish himself. The language teachers’ public speaking skills go with the dauntless spirit that faces all obstacles, the ability to conquer the obstacles, and sweep onward to the desired goal. Clearly, one may have the best ideas in the world, but if he does not possess the basic skills to present such, he will obviously have a problem getting anyone listen to him. This paper discussed how a language teacher will have to be clear and coherent in the contents that will get his message heard and appreciated. It explained the meaning and importance of public speaking, discussed how language teachers can overcome fear of public speaking, and addressed the skills they must possess to effectively communicate their ideas to the public. The paper went further to highlight how the materials for public presentation could be organised. It also gave the conclusion and some recommendations on what language teachers should do to achieve prospects for public speaking.
Abstract: The soul of public speaking is a manful skill of every language teacher. It is in the realisation of this purpose that he is actuated. It is also by the profound resolution of this course that he can establish himself. The language teachers’ public speaking skills go with the dauntless spirit that faces all obstacles, the ability to conquer the obs...
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