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ERIC Number: EJ246381
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981
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Television-Based Reading Instruction, Reading Achievement, and Task Involvement.
Szabo, Michael; Lamiell-Landy, Ann
Journal of Educational Research, v74 n4 p239-44 Mar-Apr 1981
This study focused on whether reading instruction based on popular youth-oriented television programs increases task involvement or reading achievement scores. After one year, reading scores of classes using television scripts, in addition to regular materials, were significantly higher than those of nontreatment classes. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Popular Culture, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests, Scripts, Student Attitudes, Television
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Television Reading Program