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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
Peer reviewedHuskey, Lee; And Others – Social Education, 1991
Examines the importance of economic knowledge in understanding television network news and the concepts that television journalists use most frequently. Analyzes news content of 60 programs throughout 1987. Finds that over 12 percent of total news time was devoted to economic topics. Suggests that school curricula should emphasize economic…
Descriptors: Broadcast Journalism, Content Analysis, Economics, Economics Education
Gaffney, Maureen, Ed. – Young Viewers Magazine, 1980
Designed for media specialists and educators, this issue contains four articles focusing on children and television. The lead article outlines major Australian views on television, analyzing how these concepts determine that country's use of the medium. The second article reviews international developments in children's television highlighted at…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Incidental Learning, Individual Development
Peer reviewedOrmerod, Milton B.; And Others – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1989
Reported are two studies considering factors affecting students' attitudes to science by using television programs. Describes the results on students' attitudes by sex and grades. Hypothesized that the use of space programs and other fantastic aspects of science could improve the attitudes of children towards science. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Attitudes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedLee, Janet – Feminist Teacher, 1991
Uses the television program "Roseanne" as a teaching aid to analyze societal institutions and their effects on everyday life experiences. Examines attitudes and opinions of 31 White midwestern college students, ages 18 to late 50s, regarding the program. Shows students feel the series critiques patriarchy and affirms women's lives. (NL)
Descriptors: College Students, Comedy, Critical Theory, Cultural Awareness
