Subject Emphasis in Textbook Photographs and Journal Reports in Educational Psychology.

Burke, Richard R.

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ERIC Number: EJ384711

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

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Subject Emphasis in Textbook Photographs and Journal Reports in Educational Psychology.

Burke, Richard R.

Teaching of Psychology, v15 n3 p164-65 Oct 1988

Examines photographs in educational psychology texts, subjects of studies reported in the "Journal of Educational Psychology," and references reported in the Educational Resources Information Center's (ERIC) system to determine if there is a bias in favor of studies relevant only to elementary school children. Finds a definite focus on the elementary school setting. (KO)

Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Periodicals, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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