Results of the study seem to suggest the presence of general deficits in the auditory receptive and vocal expressive abilities of poor reading disadvantaged children, who learned to read using the initial teaching alphabet series rather than the traditional orthography approach. (Author)

Specific comparisons for a categorized set of items indicated that recall of detailed drawings and outlines was superior to recall of words. For an uncategorized set, outlines were recalled significantly better than pictures and both were recalled better than words. (Author/PN)

Assesses the impact of the visual complexity of "Sesame Street" segments on preschoolers' visual attention, recall, and recognition. Results indicate that attention and learning are enhanced by (1) visually simple sets in terms of few objects on the screen and (2) low to moderate levels of screen activity. (PD)

Kindergarten students were taught words with or without pictures to test the focal attention hypothesis that pictures interfere with sight-word learning. In this study, pictures presented with words facilitated rather than hindered learning. (MKM)

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)

Results of perceptual tests administered to 50 retarded readers and 50 average readers in third grade indicated a significant difference between the two groups on visual sequential memory for letters. (CL)

This study investigated the mastery-oriented and learned-helplessness response patterns of children (n=13) with visual impairments in grades 3 to 6 who were divided into two groups, low vision children who were visual learners and nonvisual learners. Subjects were given the Intellectual Achievement Responsibility Questionnaire. No significant…

In two experiments, students were shown a visual display and then a related text passage, or vice versa, to determine which condition improved recall. Results with 100 undergraduates and 112 middle school students supported the expected outcome of improved recall when the display preceded the text. (SLD)

Discusses Web-based science instruction for deaf students and the need to be aware of factors such as reading ability, motivation, and the need for visual reinforcement of science content. Summarizes three empirical research studies related to earth science, chemistry, and physical science instruction for deaf students. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the use of the Rainbow Solfege system with early elementary aged children. Uses color-coding to connect the teaching of music notation symbols with aural solfege. Addresses the use of color in teaching music and how to use the system. (CMK)

The article offers guidelines to educators evaluating controversial therapies and applies them to four such therapies: tinted lenses as a cure for dyslexia; orthomolecular treatments for learning disabilities; pharmaceutical intervention for dyslexia; and visual training for children with learning disabilities. (DB)

Examines the current state of research into the visual effects of screen designs used in computer-assisted instruction and suggests areas for future efforts. Topics discussed include technical elements and comprehensibility elements in layout design; single element and multiple element research methodologies; dependent variables; and learning…

Presents three lessons to be used in teaching basic photography skills to students in grades two through four. The description includes the necessary preparation of equipment and record keeping sheets for students, as well as the objectives, activities, and evaluation procedures for the three lessons. (CLB)