This document, a project of the National Instructional Television Center, attempts to identify, to explain and to demonstrate desirable content and to present a production plan for television programs designed for young children. Guidelines are given for understanding the child 3 to 8 years old, for identifying learning goals which are significant…

This teachers' manual outlines the design, development, and evaluation processes for Learning Activities Packages (LAPS), including mediated learning activities. A lesson plan for the first day's instruction is provided, as well as a 20-item pre-post test. Each LAP has five components: concept, rationale, objectives, preassessment, activities, and…

Proposes a framework for writing and evaluating scripts for narrative educational television that is aimed at producers and screenwriters and addresses essential elements of effective educational program design. Motivational factors are discussed, the target audience is considered, educational objectives are described, and examples from the Open…