ERIC Number: ED602953
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1748-2798
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Vocabulary in Educational Media for Preschoolers: A Content Analysis of Word Selection and Screen-Based Pedagogical Supports
Danielson, Katie; Wong, Kevin M.; Neuman, Susan B.
Grantee Submission, Journal of Children and Media v13 n3 p345-362 2019
Children are spending an increasing amount of time in front of screens. However, little is known about the content of educational media, particularly in relation to vocabulary instruction. Since vocabulary is an important predictor of later reading comprehension, it warrants a thorough investigation on how it is taught in educational media. This study presents a content analysis of vocabulary instruction in a weighted sample of all educational programs on the media marketplace for young children. We examine the time spent on vocabulary in educational media, the words selected, and the screen-based pedagogical supports (SBPS) that facilitate vocabulary learning in videos. We found that few sophisticated words were selected for instruction, and identified 11 SBPSs used during vocabulary instruction in our weighted sample. These findings provide a more holistic understanding of the content of vocabulary instruction in educational media for young children.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A150143
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