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Miller, Lewis – 1978
This paper presents a redefinition of the term "television," examines problems of determining the effects of television on children, reviews research on possible effects of TV on children, and concludes by focusing on prosocial, educational programming. The argument is made that because we are immersed in the phenomenon of television, we…
Descriptors: Childrens Television, Commercial Television, Communications, Educational Television
Caron, Andre – Phaedrus, 1978
Reviews existing Canadian television networks, their hours of programing and amount of Canadian content, then focuses on programing for children including advertising regulations. Growing interest in television research on cognitive and achievement patterns is cited. (RAO)
Descriptors: Broadcast Television, Childrens Television, Commercial Television, Foreign Culture
Morris, Barbara R. – 1977
This summary of a 3-day informal gathering hosted by the Children's Broadcast Institute in October 1977 for producers, programmers, writers, researchers, advertisers, and consumers, includes introductory remarks by Dr. Fred B. Rainsberry, brief bibliographies of the speakers and workshop participants, the agenda, and summaries of presentations by…
Descriptors: Childrens Television, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Mainse, David – 1976
Two major objectives of the Alternatives in Children's Broadcasting Project were to determine the extent of the influence of violence in children's television and to determine if children's interest in prosocial programming makes it a viable alternative to violence programming. Both adults and 8-10 year old children were surveyed about their…
Descriptors: Cartoons, Childrens Television, Commercial Television, Educational Television
Download full textHoskins, C.; McFadyen, S. – 1986
This paper discusses Canada's response to international television programming competition, both directly from signals from the United States that are available over the air or by cable, and from foreign programming exhibited by Canadian broadcasters. Major topics discussed are: (1) failure of government regulation to induce significant Canadian…
Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Childrens Television, Cultural Influences, Drama
Peer reviewedKuptana, Rosemarie – Educational Media International, 1992
Describes the development of the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) in response to a perceived threat by English language television to the Inuit culture and use of the Inuktitut language. Political issues are discussed; programing is described, including educational children's programs; and the use of technology to preserve cultural values is…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Childrens Television, Cultural Activities, Cultural Influences
Cameron, Catherine Ann; Wigmore, Barbara A. – 1996
Teachers are challenged by contradictory demands on curricular time. The social needs children bring to school sometimes collide with basic literacy instruction priorities. This research addressed concerns about television violence via a project that encouraged children to log their television viewing and write in daily journals their perceptions…
Descriptors: Childrens Television, Creative Writing, Extracurricular Activities, Foreign Countries
