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This programme looks at the recent survey carried out by the American based Centre for the assessment of Educational progress. The focus of attention in the programme was the alleged connection bet...ween pupils' performance in mathematics and the amount of time spent watching television- Christine Shiu of the Open University gave her opinions on mathematics education in Britain today and Moire Messenger-Davies, author of "Television is Good For Your Kids", refuted the idea that television has a derogatory effect on children's learning.
This programme looks at the recent survey carried out by the American based Centre for the assessment of Educational progress. The focus of attention in the programme was the alleged connection bet...ween pupils' performance in mathematics and the amount of time spent watching television- Christine Shiu of the Open University gave her opinions on mathematics education in Britain today and Moire Messenger-Davies, author of "Television is Good For Your Kids", refuted the idea that television has a derogatory effect on children's learning.
| Module code and title: | E208, Exploring educational issues |
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| Item code: | E208; 02 |
| Series: | Education Bulletin |
| Recording date: | 17-04-1989 |
| First transmission date: | 18-04-1989 |
| Published: | 1989 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:19:00 |
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| Producer: | Meg Sheffield |
| Contributors: | John Clare; Diana McCrea; Christine Shiu; Seamus Hegerty; Lynn Stockley; Moire Messenger-Davies |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Centre for the Assessment of Educational Progress; Educational achievement; Health Education Authority; Home Economics; Newham |
| Master spool number: | TMK91689YE0294 |
| Production number: | 89YE0294 |
| Available to public: | no |
