Fourteen steps are provided for teaching film literacy to students. These steps form the basis of a program in film education. (STS)

The author points out that visual literacy is both more and less than we might normally think it is, and that its true value lies in its contribution to something that is increasingly difficult to come by - a humane education. (Author/AK)

Using the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) as a model, an instructional program for learning through the viewing of media has been developed. Activities have been designed for before, during, and after viewing. (Author/STS)

Insights the author gained during the course of an educational development project in Latin America. (Author)

Describes the development of Media Now, a program for students to develop their own media presentations, including slide and videotape delivery, for building visual literacy and understanding the use and effects of media propaganda. (CMV)

Describes a technique of using the collage in teaching single paragraph and experiential writing. The collage is an exciting motivational device that helps students express their thoughts first in pictures and later in words. (CMV)