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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).42      10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).42      Published : Dec 2019

Educational Programs on Children Television: A Content Analysis

Abstract

    This research study is about childrens educational TV programs broadcasted by Top 10 International children entertainment TV channels. The researcher has adopted a content analysis method to analyze the number of educational TV programs broadcasted, their themes and genres. What kind of message these educational programs deliver, for which specific age group they were designed. The data was collected from educational television research organizations.TV has a vital place in childrens life. They consume a share of their leisure time in front of the television. This research study proved that watching educational programs in childhood improved their academic performance and it has a positive effect on their learning behavior, cognition, and socialization skill, emotional and intellectual development.

    Educational TV, School Readiness, Academic Performance, Language, Math, Science, Cognitive Development

    (1) Huma Khan
    PhD Scholar,Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sajjad Ahmad Paracha
    Associate professor, Department of Media Studies,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    CHICAGO : Khan, Huma, and Sajjad Ahmad Paracha. 2019. "Educational Programs on Children Television: A Content Analysis." Global Regional Review, IV (IV): 388-397 doi: 10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).42

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