Television Literacy: Development and Evaluation of a Program Aimed at Enhancing TV News Comprehension.

Siniscalco, Maria Teresa

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ERIC Number: EJ535118

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Publication Date: 1996

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Television Literacy: Development and Evaluation of a Program Aimed at Enhancing TV News Comprehension.

Siniscalco, Maria Teresa

Studies in Educational Evaluation, v22 n3 p207-21 1996

The possibility of enhancing the comprehension of television news reporting through a school program of literacy education was studied in Italy with 60 7th graders and 50 11th graders. Results demonstrate that even brief critical viewing instruction can have an impact on student comprehension and attitudes. (SLD)

Descriptors: Comprehension, Critical Viewing, Foreign Countries, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, News Media, News Reporting, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Television Viewing, Visual Literacy

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Italy

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