Television Literacy: Amplifying the Cognitive Level Effects of Television's Prosocial Fare through Curriculum Intervention.

Abelman, Robert; Courtright, John

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ERIC Number: EJ288938

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Publication Date: 1983

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Television Literacy: Amplifying the Cognitive Level Effects of Television's Prosocial Fare through Curriculum Intervention.

Abelman, Robert; Courtright, John

Journal of Research and Development in Education, v17 n1 p46-57 Fall 1983

An in-school mediation strategy focused on teaching children to watch television critically and to recognize the prosocial content of commercial television programs. Changes in children's attitudes and understanding that resulted from the strategy are discussed. (PP)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Childrens Television, Critical Thinking, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Grade 4, Grade 6, Program Content, Prosocial Behavior, Television Viewing

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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