Highlights differences between cause-effect and interactive research models that are used to explain television's effects on children. Proposes a schema theory of comprehension and learning that (1) acknowledges the child's prior knowledge, (2) considers television viewing as active communication, and (3) emphasizes critical and literate viewing…

Describes research on the effectiveness of "3-2-1 CONTACT," a Public Broadcasting System children's television science series. In the study, 15 of the shows designed for the series' second season were pilot-tested with fourth and fifth graders (N=192) by examining changes in student knowledge using pre- and post-tests. Conclusions are…

A study aimed at developing a methodology for isolating and analyzing the value content of television programs is described and implications for education discussed. Three programs popular with children were found to present positive and negative values with equal frequency, though antisocial values were presented with greater intensity. (MJL)

Regulatory changes regarding public broadcasting and telecommunications facilities on college and university campuses allowing remunerative use of the facilities, and potential obstacles to remunerative use posed by state statutes, are discussed from legal and tax perspectives. The potential for double taxation is examined. (MSE)

The conventions of TV comedy, particularly in the two-man comedy team, have a role to play in the teaching of English as a foreign language. They offer situations where the normal language is both natural and repetitive, and where emotional states common to interpersonal communication can be exemplified. (Author/CFM)

The author, a Boston television consumer news reporter, describes her work and shares with home economics teachers two video scripts she has used on news broadcasts. Students may produce these two presentations and then be encouraged to conduct their own investigations and report them through closed-circuit television. (AJ)

Suggests ways in which the schools and universities can confront the psychological and social impact of television on children. (Author/IRT)

The potential of television as an educational tool for increasing the intellectual competencies of preschoolers is discussed. (DB)

The Critical and Cultural Studies Division of the proceedings contains the following 6 papers: "Examining Diversity in Cable Television: A Proposal for Linking Diversity of Content to Diversity of Ownership" (Siho Nam); "'The Agency': Naturalizing Terrorism" (Sue Lawrence); "Television News and Gender-Relevant Visual…

This report describes exclusive contractual agreements between businesses and public education agencies. It cites such examples as contracts between school districts and soft drink manufacturers, terming them "schoolhouse commercialism." It also provides data that explain why schools are so attractive to advertisers, and the reasons why…

A broadcast technology program at Vincennes University is described in terms of its growth in the last ten years, how its curriculum has developed, its new and improved facilities, and its employment opportunities. In the past four years this junior college program has had over 180 broadcast majors. (DS)

A discussion of the advantages and potential of closed circuit television and video tape recorders. Author believes that these innovations will contribute greatly to more effective teaching. (HB)

An attempt to isolate possible effects of the application of visual reminders on learning by TV. The underlying assumption was that learning by means of television and other visual media can be enhanced by methodically applying visual reminders. (Author)

An open university system in Coast Community College District (California) will include television and radio courses, correspondence materials, circuit teachers, and community-based study centers. (RN)