General rules for using the terms in this subject heading list for a research collection include: (1) terms not used as major subject headings; (2) floating subheadings; (3) form subject headings; and (4) classes of terms not included but which can be used. Terms, listed alphabetically with cross references, cover such areas as geography,…

Focused on research concerning children and television, this annotated bibliography lists 44 articles selected from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database from 1983 to 1988. Topics include: (1) the effects of television violence on children; (2) television viewing patterns; (3) children's television programs; and (4)…

In a recent survey of parents and early childhood professionals the prevalence of war play among children and an increase in the amount of violence in children's play was noted. Outlines how the deregulation of children's television during the Reagan administration has affected children's exposure to violence in children's television programming.…

This 22-item annotated bibliography lists books dealing with various aspects of children's films: monsters, television production, filmmaking, kids of the movies, animation, movie stunts, magic, movie animals, and photography. Publisher, publication date, and intended grade level are included. (EJS)

Literature dealing with the effects of the television program "Sesame Street" on preschool children's learning and behavior is examined. The bulk of the paper consists of annotations which provide (1) background information on the program's evolution, goals and objectives, and format; (2) information on the effectiveness of the program…

Reviews research related to the effects of television on children. The topics of imitation, distraction and television violence are addressed. (RAO)

This is a guide to organizations and publications relevant to children and film/television aimed at elementary through high school levels. It lists key organizations with addresses, telephone numbers, and brief descriptions; and literature and films including books and pamphlets, selected periodicals, and filmographies. (VT)

This article is an annotated bibliography of 36 formative, summative, and theoretical research studies on the 4 educational children's television series produced by the Children's Television Workshop since 1969: "Sesame Street,""The Electric Company,""3-2-1 Contact," and "Square One TV." (LRW)

This paper reviews ten studies on the effects of television cartoon violence on aggressive behavior in children and discusses possible reasons for the inconsistent results. Methodology and results of field and laboratory studies are compared, and study limitations are noted. The impact of cartoons is discussed in terms of human vs. animal…

Prepared for a school media workshop held at Kent State University in April 1979, this annotated bibliography on topics related to the International Year of the Child includes publications about children, children's rights, some child advocacy organizations, some sources of information about the United Nations' International Year of the Child,…

This theme issue on entertainment provides an annotated listing of Web sites, CD-ROMs and software, videos, books, and other resources related to entertainment to be used with K-8 students. Sidebars highlight movies, virtual expeditions, children's television, and advertising on the World Wide Web. Suggested activities are included. (MES)

This is the most recent in a series of retrospective bibliographies on television and children. It includes an annotated listing of research reviews, position papers, and planning documents entered in the ERIC system in the years 1974-1977. Over 100 documents are listed in 14 categories: helping children to learn from television, new experimental…

The bibliography on analyses of television programing provided in this paper indicates the types of content analyses that have been conducted on television programing over much of the last 30 years. Compiled after a review of relevant books and the back issues of "Journal of Communication,""Journal of Broadcasting," and "Journalism Quarterly," the…

This update of a bibliography published in Canadian Journal of Educational Communication (Fall 1982; Winter 1983) cites qualitative research seeking a more comprehensive, contextual account of children's television viewing. Specific items deal with viewing time, family role, habit modification, fright reaction, commercials, affective and language…

This bibliography of selected television research lists 914 references to English, French and German publications (empirical studies, research reviews and summarizing literature) which deal with the use of television and its various functions for children and adolescents and particularly with the effects of television on children's personality and…