The Efficacy of Digital Media Resources in Improving Children’s Ability to Use Informational Text: An Evaluation of<i>Molly of Denali</i>From PBS KIDS

Kennedy, Joy; Christensen, Claire; Maxon, Tiffany Salone; Gerard, Sarah; Garcia, Elisa B.; Kook, Janna Fuccillo; Hupert, Naomi; Vahey, Phil; Pasnik, Shelley

doi:10.3102/00028312221113326

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“…Television programs can teach children complex reading skills supporting their schooling (Kennedy et al, 2022;Schwartz, 2022;R. D. Silverman & Keane, 2021).…”

Section: Department Of Education 2023) Readingmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Parental Absence on Children’s Literacy Development: A Case Study of a Fourth-Grade Elementary School Student

Mulyani

2022

Vis. J. Lang. Foreign Lang. Learn.

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The research analyzed the parental role in the literacy development of a fourth-grade Midwestern elementary school student in the United States of America. The subject selection was based on the beginning of the year assessment, which showed an early second-grade literacy level. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with the homeroom teacher, reading specialist, and the subject for one semester. The observation notes, and interview transcriptions were coded. The four emerging themes were the subject’s literacy level, parental background, the caregiver’s literacy belief and behavior, the home literacy environment, and the subject’s literacy interest. The analysis showed that parental absence affected the subject’s lack of motivation in facing academic challenges and literacy difficulties. Low motivation led to low academic achievements, including literacy. The caregiver, which was the grandfather, did not display his parental role in reinforcing the subject’s literacy. A home literacy-rich environment was not created. The caregiver did not expose the subject to literacy-related activities at home. Meaningful conversation on literacy activities and achievements was not made between the caregiver and the subject, which was suggested to be the factor that caused the subject’s difficulties in processing and delivering information. The limited parental support by the caregiver on the subject’s literacy activities and resources was analyzed to be the instrumental factor that caused the subject’s difficulties in reading and writing.

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“…Television programs can teach children complex reading skills supporting their schooling (Kennedy et al, 2022;Schwartz, 2022;R. D. Silverman & Keane, 2021).…”

Section: Department Of Education 2023) Readingmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Parental Absence on Children’s Literacy Development: A Case Study of a Fourth-Grade Elementary School Student

Mulyani

2022

Vis. J. Lang. Foreign Lang. Learn.

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“…That mass media supports children’s learning at scale across a variety of educational outcomes is widely acknowledged (Associates for Community & Population Research, 2008 ; Cole & Lee, 2016 ; Mares & Pan, 2013 ; Fisch & Truglio, 2000 ; Borzekowski & Macha, 2010 ; Borzekowski, 2018 ; Borzekowski et al, 2019 ; Kennedy et al, 2022 ; Schmitt et al, 2000 ). Those effects are further enhanced when content is co-viewed with a parent or primary caregiver (Fisch, et al, 2008 ; Kibira & Jain, 2019 ; Meng et al, 2020 ; Morgenlander, 2010 ; Rasmussen, et al, 2016 ; Salomon, 1977 ).…”

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Co-Viewing Mass Media to Support Children and Parents’ Emotional ABCs: An Evaluation of Ahlan Simsim

Foulds

2022

Early Childhood Educ J

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That mass media supports children’s learning at scale across a variety of educational outcomes is widely acknowledged, effects which are further enhanced when content is co-viewed with a parent or primary caregiver. Ahlan Simsim, a children’s educational television show produced in the Middle East, is focused on supporting children’s socio-emotional needs. For young children, there is ample evidence in developmental literature that socio-emotional skills are associated with improved school performance, increased pro-social behavior and well-being, and a decline in anxiety and behavioral problems. Using findings from an encouragement design performance evaluation on Season 1 of Ahlan Simsim conducted with families in Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (N = 473), this study provides evidence that families who regularly co-viewed Ahlan Simsim reported improved emotional vocabulary and increased emotion regulation among both children and parents, expanding the understanding of the benefits of co-viewing to also include parents’ improved socio-emotional skills. Findings also show that learning extended beyond viewing individual episodes, as parents reported that watching Ahlan Simsim sparked conversations at home about new emotional vocabulary, expressing feelings, and practicing coping techniques.

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A media-based approach to build preschoolers’ playful problem-solving skills in South Africa: An evaluation of Takalani Sesame

Foulds,

Wilson-Strydom,

Silander

et al. 2024

Journal of Children and Media

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The Efficacy of Digital Media Resources in Improving Children’s Ability to Use Informational Text: An Evaluation ofMolly of DenaliFrom PBS KIDS

Cited by 3 publications

References 57 publications

The Effect of Parental Absence on Children’s Literacy Development: A Case Study of a Fourth-Grade Elementary School Student

The Effect of Parental Absence on Children’s Literacy Development: A Case Study of a Fourth-Grade Elementary School Student

Co-Viewing Mass Media to Support Children and Parents’ Emotional ABCs: An Evaluation of Ahlan Simsim

A media-based approach to build preschoolers’ playful problem-solving skills in South Africa: An evaluation of Takalani Sesame

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