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Download full textDewalt, Mark W.; And Others – 1987
The portrayal of reading, writing, and other selected behaviors on prime-time network television was examined in this two-part study. First, an interest inventory was administered to a sample of 301 elementary students (i.e., grades 1-5) in South Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania to determine their favorite television shows, books, and school…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Children, Commercial Television, Content Analysis
Beeson, Betty Spillers; Williams, R. Ann – 1983
To investigate sex-stereotyping associated with computer use, a study was made of effects of gender and age on preschool children's involvement with computers during a school period allowing children to choose from among five alternative activities. A group of 16 boys and 16 girls was divided by age, with the resulting categories consisting of 17…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childhood Interests, Computer Uses in Education, Preschool Children
Swayne, Philip E. – 1975
Designed to assess children's preferences for story settings, the instrument requires children to indicate their preference for a story setting in each of 36 pairs of contrasting pictures, 12 pairs in each of the following categories: (1) fantasy versus realism, (2) past versus contemporary, and (3) geographically remote versus the near-at-hand.…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Forced Choice Technique
Peer reviewedMatthews, John – Visual Arts Research, 1994
Reports on the beginnings of visual representation in early childhood by using longitudinal studies in both London, England and Singapore. Finds evidence to support the theory that underlying children's use and organization of visual media are certain robust forms of behavior, or deep structures. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Products, Child Development, Child Psychology
Peer reviewedNewton, Douglas P. – Educational Studies, 1995
Maintains that pictures are one constant aspect of children's books. Reviews research on whether pictures hinder or facilitate the development of reading skills in young children. Provides suggestions on when and where pictures might provide instructional support. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedBaker, David W. – Visual Arts Research, 1994
Reports on research with preschool caregivers, primary grade teachers, and home caregivers of 605 young children on the role the visual arts play in early childhood education. Finds that parents and personnel at day care centers and nursery schools were sensitive to, and positive about, the role and significance of visual arts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Peer reviewedKellman, Julia – Visual Arts Research, 1994
Reviews research on the relationship among young children, their developing skills, and art. Maintains that children's development, like art itself, grows out of the individual child artist and his or her place in life and culture. Presents examples of developmentally appropriate art activities and instruction. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Teachers, Child Development, Child Psychology
