Contrary to the popular assumption that television viewing is a very different process from book reading and inhibits reading in a variety of ways, the author a

This bold, forward-thinking text offers a clear rationale for the development of curricula and pedagogy that will reflect young people’s in-school and out-of-

This book draws on a longitudinal study which highlights the beneficial impact of film in the primary curriculum. It provides detailed accounts of both the read

Explores and analyses the ways in which very young children's developing literacy can be supported by their experience of watching TV and videos. This book addr

The volume identifies critical issues and cutting-edge research in assessing children's reading comprehension.