Descriptor
Author
| Silver, Rosalind, Ed. | 2 |
| Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. | 2 |
| Kauppinen, Heta | 1 |
| O'Connell, Libby Haight, Ed. | 1 |
| Shaughnessy, Michael F. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 4 |
| Collected Works - Serials | 3 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
1994
This classroom guide and "Better Viewing" guide accompany a 28-minute videotape on television literacy called "Master Control." The classroom guide explains the purpose behind the video, pointing out that "Master Control" is not about doing away with TV, but about a youngster's getting the most out of his or her TV…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Class Activities, Critical Viewing, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textShaughnessy, Michael F.; And Others – 1994
This paper discusses the relationship of reading and television and describes a "critical viewing skills" program ("Spudbuster") for combatting the effects of prolonged TV watching. The paper enumerates helpful suggestions for both parents and teachers to ensure that children's television watching is not excessive and that what…
Descriptors: Critical Viewing, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Mass Media Use
Kauppinen, Heta – 1991
Art education can be used as a focal point in studying peace education and gender issues. One aspect of peace education is the field of human relations and that can include issues of gender. Basic concepts of patriarchy, sexism, feminism, and women's liberation can be studied through art. Finnish art education curriculum provides three areas for…
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art History, Audience Response
Silver, Rosalind, Ed.; Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. – Media & Values, 1992
This issue of "Media & Values" provides essays and teaching ideas for addressing the influence of television in society. Articles in this issue include: (1) "Wrestling with Television" (Elizabeth Thoman); (2) "Comics and Culture" (Rosalind Silver); (3) "Society's Storyteller" (George Gerbner); (4) "Five Important Ideas to Teach Your Kids about TV"…
Descriptors: Critical Viewing, Elementary Secondary Education, Mass Media Effects, Mass Media Role
C-SPAN, Washington, DC. – 1999
This guide offers an overview of C-SPAN's programming and its outreach to educators. The guide is designed to support teachers and to offer ideas, resources, information, and special projects. Throughout the guide, detailed applications or "best practices" for using C-SPAN in the classroom are included. There are guides based on C-SPAN…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Critical Viewing, Mass Media Use, Political Issues
O'Connell, Libby Haight, Ed. – Idea Book for Educators, 2000
The Fall 2000 and Spring 2001 issues provide ideas for teaching based on Arts and Entertainment and History Channel programming. The Fall issue contains study guides such as: "Inside Story: Street Racing: The Need for Speed" (analyzes the legal and moral implications of street racing); "Longitude" (examines the difficulties of…
Descriptors: Advertising, Astronomy, Biographies, Critical Viewing
Silver, Rosalind, Ed.; Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. – Media & Values, 1991
This issue of "Media & Values" provides essays and teaching ideas for addressing the influence of the media in society and the growing incidence of addiction. Articles in this issue include: (1) "Culture of Addiction" (Rosalind Silver); (2) "Crack and the Box" (Pete Hamill); (3) "When It Comes to Drugs, Beware the Censor's Fix" (David Musto); (4)…
Descriptors: Advertising, Alcohol Education, Antisocial Behavior, Critical Viewing
