Effects of a Critical Viewing Skills Curriculum on Elementary School Children's Knowledge and Attitudes about Television.

Watkins, L. Theresa; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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Effects of a Critical Viewing Skills Curriculum on Elementary School Children's Knowledge and Attitudes about Television.

Watkins, L. Theresa; And Others

Journal of Educational Research, v81 n3 p165-70 Jan-Feb 1988

Ninety-one children participated in a study which evaluated a critical television-viewing skills curriculum. Students were given a comprehensive test of reality versus fantasy portrayals, special effects, and commercials. Methodology and results are presented and analyzed. (JL)

Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Comprehension, Curriculum Evaluation, Primary Education, Television Curriculum, Television Viewing, Visual Literacy

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Language: English

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