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Children Viewing Video Observation Project

This television observation project will give you an idea of how children's television research is conducted. While there are many steps in the project, it will provide insight into the process and be helpful to those of you who intend to pursue a career in the field.

Given the current social distancing recommendations, students are encouraged to do their observations via video conferencing. 

Pick one specific children's television program. The audience range for your selection is from two (2) to eight (8) years of age. You will need to include a reference to your television program. A web link/webpage would be very helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o45LkgyuPOw

Describe the program and discuss it in terms of the topics we have covered so far in this course.
Find at least two children to watch the television program. Break the program up into two (2) to three (3) minute segments. A template has been prepared to help you construct data sheets and interview protocols.  You will need to construct both a data sheet and an interview protocol.
Have the children watch the television program in a quiet room. Place a few small toys in front of them while they are watching the program. Place a few toys in from of them before you begin the program (i.e. puzzles, some blocks, a Mr. Potato Head, etc...). Instruct them that today they will be watching a television program. They are to keep their hands to themselves and enjoy the show! Observe them watching the television program and record your data. 
After compiling your data, create a graph with the number of instances of "Eyes on Screen (EOS)” on the y-axis and the segment notation on the x-axis (included in example sheets). Comment on the segments that received the highest and lowest frequencies. What material was presented at the highest/lowest segment?
Create a short questionnaire based on the content and curriculum of the show (example included in the template). Interview the child after the program viewing. Please keep in mind not to use the words "Can you tell me about X? or Can you remember X?” Children will often say "no” to this phrasing. Use statements such as "What do you remember about...” or "Did you like the show: A little (gesture with hands for little)? A lot (spread arms wide to show big)? Or not at all (shake head)?”
How would you revise the television program? Could you use it in an educational manner or other creative ways to send out its message(s)?
Include any final conclusions, thoughts, or ways you would apply this experience to your field of interest. You may include quotes from the children or highlight their responses during the interview process.
Note: You MUST select a program different from the one you used in the midterm paper. You MUST use references from the course.  

Length: Minimum 8 to 10 pages (not including charts, data collection sheet, interview protocols, title page or reference list), 12 point font double-spaced in APA format.