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REPORT ON TV VIEWING ANALYSIS & ACTION PLAN

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Introduction to TV viewing by kids• Most kids plug into the world of television long before they enter

school. As kids get older, too much screen time can interfere with activities such as being physically active, reading, doing homework, playing with friends, and spending time with family.

• Television, in moderation and under adult supervision can be an excellent educator and entertainer. But despite its advantages, too much television can be detrimental.

• Children who consistently spend more than 4 hours per day watching TV are more likely to be overweight.

• Kids who view violent acts are more likely to show aggressive behavior but also fear that the world is scary and that something bad will happen to them.

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•Television is a gift of science and has become quite popular among people of all ages. However, excessive watching of TV programmes has an unhealthy effect on children. Should we restrict TV viewing by children?

•Children generally watch television for a longer time than adults.

•The scenes of crimes and violence in our films have an adverse effect on children. They being to regard violent and immoral actions as a part of life and develop an aggressive outlook.

•The children who are found sitting before TV most of the time lost interest in their books and even fail to do their homework. It undoubtedly effects their studies and severely affects children's eyesight.

•Psychologists have found that children who are very fond of TV have reduced ability to endure even minor disappointments. They lose patience; they tend to be indiscipline and pleasure-loving.

•Moreover, excessive TV watching, experts state, retards the process of intellectual development.

•Conclusion : Television, if not controlled, could do more harm than good to a child.

Should we allow our children's to watch Television ? By MAAHIR VIRANI

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•I wish there was a knob on the TV so you could turn up the intelligence to help children. They got one marked "brightness" but it don't work, does it? ~Leo Anthony Gallagher

•Television has changed a child from an irresistible force to an immovable object. ~Author Unknown

• Children will watch anything, and when a broadcaster uses crime and violence and other shoddy devices to monopolize a child’s attention, it’s worse than taking candy from a baby. It is taking precious time from the process of growing up. ~Author Unknown

•It's just hard not to listen to TV: it's spent so much more time raising us than you have. Bart Simpson

Quotations on TV and Children

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I. TV exposure may make toddlers aggressiveNEW YORK | Tue Nov 3, 2009 9:17am EST(Reuters Life!) - The more television that a three-year-old watches, the more likely he or she is to behave aggressively, according to a U.S. study.Learn more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/11/03/us-children idUSTRE5A209D20091103

II. TV exposure linked to aggressive behavior in young childrenFriday, November 20, 2009 by: S. L. Baker, features writerLearn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/027543_television_aggressive_behavior.html

III.Television Exposure as a Risk Factor for Aggressive Behavior Among 3-Year-Old ChildrenJennifer A. Manganello, PhD, MPH; Catherine A. Taylor, PhD, MSW, MPH Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009;163(11):1037-1045.Learn more: http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/163/11/1037?rss=1

Links to Articles on aggressive behavior of children due to exposure to TV

The articles are available as Word document.

Background of the study

• A common saying heard by all of us is" every coin has two sides“. Similarly, TV also has its adverse effects and advantages.

• Parents and teachers are equally concerned about the possible effects of excessive television viewing on children.

• It is felt that the media is corrupting the minds of innocent children who get addicted to the Idiot Box.

• We are not forcing or recommending any child to watch TV. But, as it will be really difficult to stop children from viewing these programs , we are just suggesting ways so that the same may be used in the positive direction as a learning tool (a positive shift). 6

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• An action research was carried out by R&D to find out the programs watched by children in the age group of 8-13 years and suggest ways of integrating TV program as part of learning.

• A simple questionnaire was prepared, administered and Data collected from classes III (through the parents), V and VII (children filled up the format themselves) from all TVS schools.

• Total sample size: 2076 children.

• The data collected was consolidated, tabulated and analyzed. The resulting statistics pointed at the top 5 TV programs watched by children in TVS schools ( in descending order of viewer ship) and later represented as a graph.

Action Research

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Action Research Result Analysis on the viewed TV Programs in TVS Schools

• Based on the study and action research on the TV programs viewed by children of age group 8 to 13 years in TVS schools the below mentioned programs have been presented as a graph (rated in descending order of viewer ship) :

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Action Plan

• The homework based on the programs watched may be given twice a week. In the course of time, a new informative program may be suggested (Some of them have been recommended in Sl-22 and 23) for viewing and homework integrated to it.

• Although all the programs watched are dubbed in Tamil, the same can be used to enhance language interpretation skills by writing the homework in Tamil, English or Hindi (the language which needs to be improved by the child). This will also help in building writing and communication skills apart from enriching the vocabulary.

• Homework may be integrated to the TV shows or programs that are watched by children regularly and be a source of learning with pleasure.

• The 1st 6 top programs watched by children that are telecast are not serials. They rather come as episodes and each episode has no bearing or relation to the next that follows.

Analysis of the contents of the programs to ascertain the Homework that can be given as homework for Primary and Middle Level :

•The series revolves around Bheem, a nine year old boy, who is brave, strong , helpful & intelligent. He helps the people in the village and also the King in troublesome times.

•Bheem's rival is Kalia Pahelwan, a jealous eleven year old bully, who is envious of Bheem's popularity. Kalia, along with his sidekicks Dholu and Bholu, always plots to embarrass and defeat Bheem. But he never succeeds.

Other characters in the program:•The Raja (King) Indravarma & his daughter Indumati trust Bheem than any one else for a major task. •Chutki : Chutki is a seven-year-old girl. She is Bheem's closest friend, and assists Bheem on their adventures. •Jaggu: Jaggu is a talking monkey. He is Bheem’s pet and close friend. •Raju : Raju is a cute and courageous five-year-old, whose role model is Bheem. •Dholu and Bholu: Dholu and Bholu are identical twins and followers of Kalia Pahelwan.

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The Homework that can be given based on the program Chota Bheem for Primary and Middle Level :

Program

Primary Middle

Chota Bheem

Sentence construction using new words learnt in the episode

Dialogue writing between any 2 main characters in the program

Find synonyms and antonyms for the new words learnt / Find equivalent

Hindi or English wordsDraw a character analysis;

What would have you done if you were in Chota Bheem’s position?

What would have you done if you were in that position?

Draw your own sketch of Chota Bheem or his friends;

The qualities you like and dislike in Chota Bheem

Re-narrate the episode in your own words using pictures or drawing.

Differentiate between the scenario in the program and the place where you

live Write about the character you like

most and justify?Using your imagination create a new

plot for the episode ;

Anything that you learnt from the program - 1 good and 1 bad quality

Anything that you learnt from the program; Name 1 good and 1 bad

quality and justify.Value you learnt Value you learnt

Why do you like to watch the program?

Introduce a new character( good / bad) and write an episode

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•Jackie Chan Adventures is an animated television series chronicling the adventures of a fictionalized version of action film star Jackie Chan.•Jackie Chan is an amateur archaeologist. •He comes across a magical artifact in a hidden treasure room of a Bavarian castle. The artifact he found is a shield, which contains one talisman from a set of twelve. •This brings him to the attention of his old friend, Captain Augustus Black, who is in charge of a secret governmental organization known as Section 13, as well as the criminal organization known as the Dark Hand, led by Valmont. •This sets Jackie, his uncle (Uncle), his niece (Jade), and allies on many adventures involving magic, danger, and often the fate of the world itself.

Other characters in the program:•Jade & Julie - Jackie's niece from Hong Kong . •Uncle - Jackie's superstitious old uncle and is also a master Chi-wizard. •Captain Black - the leader of secret spy organization "Section 13“.•Tohru /Bhima- A huge Japanese man who claims to be "too small for Sumo“ (although he weighs 220 kg). Originally a Dark Hand criminal, he becomes Uncle's apprentice.

The Homework that can be given based on the program Jackie Chan for Primary and Middle Level :

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Program Primary Middle

Jackie Chan

Sentence construction using new words learnt in the episode

Dialogue writing between any 2 main characters in the program

Find relevant English or Hindi words for the Tamil words

Name the character you like most. Give reasons.; Draw a character analysis

The character you like most and why?

Locate the place on the map which represents the scenario in the program and write about that

place

The qualities you like and dislike The qualities you like and dislike in Jackie Chan

What else could have been done to defeat the evil force?

If you were Jackie Chan what will you do to defeat the evil force?

Use pictures or drawing to re-narrate the storyRe-narrate or write the episode in your own

words with dialogues

What else could have been done to defeat the evil force?

Draw the different talismans using your imagination

Locate the place on the map which represents the scenario in the program and write about

that place

Renarrate the story using pictures from magazine and giving different names to

characters.

What do the magical stones represent?Create your own episode with the characters in the program or by introducing new characters.

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•It is about a boy Benjamin Kirby Tennyson , an average ten-year-old kid, who acquires a watch-like alien device called the Omnitrix (an exceedingly strong and powerful device, later the Ultimatrix) which when attached to his wrist allows him to turn into ten different alien species. •Despite his immaturity, Ben is actually good-hearted, and his actions are motivated above all by a strong and sincere will to help and save others in need. Ben "10" Tennyson and his cousin Gwen, team up with a reformed Kevin Levin, to stop various evil aliens.

Other Characters in the program:•Gwendolyn "Gwen" Tennyson is Ben's cousin [the two share the same birthday].•Kevin Ethan Levin, Kevin, is a Osmosian / Human hybrid with the unique ability to absorb any type of matter or energy through his body at will in order to utilize it in various ways. •Maxwell "Max" Tennyson aka Grandpa Max as his grandchildren call him, is the paternal grandfather of Ben. Grandpa Max is a Plumber, who takes his grandchildren Ben and Gwen on a cross-country trip, during which Ben discovers an alien watch, the Omnitrix. Max helps his grandchild fight bad guys and aliens, he also teaches Ben to use the watch responsibly.

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The Homework that can be given based on the program Ben-10 for Primary and Middle Level :


Ben 10

How do you think an alien will look like… draw using your

imaginationCreate a model of an alien.

Create a clay model of an alien Create your own colourful Ben-10 watchCreate your own colourful Ben-10

watchAre the aliens more powerful than us. Justify

your answer

Who is an alien ? Where do they come from?

Identify an issue that you want Ben-10 to address and how do you think he would

solve it?

Are the aliens more powerful than us. Justify your answer.

The qualities you like and dislike in Ben / Draw a character analysis of your favourite

characterThe qualities you like and dislike

in BenWhat would you do if you get a power watch

or magic wand?What all would you do if you get a

power watch or magic wand?Can you relate the alien to any animal. Draw

an alien that depicts the animal.

Narrate the story in your own words

Imagine and write what you will see in the past - before 50 years and in the future

(after 50 years)- (Do not consult parents)

Can you relate the alien to any animal. Draw an alien that depicts

the animal. Narrate or write the story in your own words

Use the new words you have learnt in making sentences

Write your own dialogues to bring a twist to the story and end it

Value you learnt Value you learnt

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Tom and Jerry is an animated cartoon , centering on a never-ending rivalry between a cat (Tom) and a mouse (Jerry) whose chases and battles often involve comic violence. The series features comedic fights between an iconic set of enemies, a house cat and mouse. The plots usually center on Tom's numerous attempts to capture Jerry and the mayhem and destruction that ensues.

Other Characters in the program:•Spike and Tyke : In his attempts to catch Jerry, Tom often has to deal with Spike (known as "Killer" in some episodes), an angry, vicious but extremely dumb guard bulldog who tries to attack Tom for bothering his son Tyke while trying to get Jerry. •Butch is a black cat who also wants to eat Jerry. He is the most frequent adversary of Tom.•Toodles Galore is an attractive white female cat. •Quacker, the duckling, a friend of Jerry, but unlike Jerry harbors no hard feelings towards Tom.•Cuckoo is a canary . He is Jerry's good friend.

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The Homework that can be given based on the program Tom & Jerry for Primary and Middle Level :


Tom and Jerry

Create clay models of the characters in the program

Create a dialogue between Tom and Jerry for the episode

Create your own episode using Tom and Jerry pictures or

drawings

Create your own episode with the characters in the program; imagine a new

plot ;The character you like most and

why? The character you like most and why?The qualities you like and dislike

in Tom / JerryThe qualities you like and dislike in Tom /

Jerry; Draw a character analysis of the two.

Find synonyms and antonyms for the actions or expressions

depicted in the programWho according to you is wiser of the two.

Justify your answer.

Anything that you learnt from the program; State 1 good and 1 bad

quality about the characters. Justify your answer.

Make a colorful comic strip using the pictures of characters or drawing them;

Value you learnt Value you learnt

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Analysis of the Sports program that children watch to ascertain the Homework that can be given for Primary and Middle Level :

In India children are very much interested to watch the following sports on television:

Cricket Football Hockey Badminton Chess Tennis Car Race F1

The most popular sport watched (throughout the year) is Cricket while the other sports are

seasonal.

Hence, the teacher may give H.W based on the sport season for all sports except Cricket.

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The Homework that can be given based on the Sports Channel the children watch, for Primary and Middle Level :


Sports or

match - any

sports channe

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Runs scored by the players; Descending and Ascending

order

Run rate required calculation; No. of runs scored / No. of balls - Avg. strike rate

Runs scored; Greater no. and smaller no.;

Projected the score? Approximation - will win or not?

Total runs/ goals scored; No. of penalty corners /side and total;-

- Addition

Project the scores starting from 5th to 50/20 (every 5th over) based on the current run rate (1st over); Compare the projected vs. actuals and represent the difference it in figures and percentage ; use a graph to to represent the

same;

The highest scorer and the least run scorer-Comparison -

Subtraction

Prepare your own cricket scorecard (template attached next page) ; Use a line graph to

represent the runs scored and fall of wickets for both teams;

No. of overs and balls bowled by a bowler - Multiplication

What are the basic physics principles that you can draw from a cricket match? What are the

different angles of the bat for the different strokes?

No. of 4' s and 6's hit; Total wickets taken / Fall of wickets

Imitate your favourite commentator / Write about the Crowds reactions in the end overs -

language activity

Run rate required calculation - Division

Science of the pitch - dry, humid, dew, wind (Chemistry); Captains observations and

decision to bat or bowl first. Draw a cricket / football / tennis / car race scenario

How does the speed of the ball (spin or fast) impact the run rate and why?

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Scorecard Template

The Homework that can be given based on the Sports Channel the children watch, for Primary and Middle Level : Program Primary Middle

Sports or

match - any

sports chann

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No. of players in the game; No. of rounds in wrestling ; about team

work , success and learning from mistakes

Write about team work , success and learning from mistakes in the game

you like.

Write the rules for playing the game you like. Build a model of the ground where

your favourite game is played.

What is the point required to win in a two player

game.

Write about the rules for playing the game; What happens when a rule is

not followed in the game?

Where is the match being played? Locate it on the

map.

Where is the match being played? Locate it on the map. Write in details all that you can find about the place .

Values learnt Values learnt

A scorecard template (as a word document) has been attached to facilitate children (the different parameters to be included) in preparing the same.

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How TV viewing can be beneficial.....

• Television mobilizes public opinion, which is a must for democracy. It helps to focus attention on social and political evils prevailing in the society.

• It popularizes the government's plans and policies. Thus, students remain aware of the various events going on in the country and around the world.

• There are lot of informative programs that are telecast on television that may help in enriching the vocabulary and extend the skills and knowledge gained in classroom.

• It may kindle an interest in adventure and seek to find solutions to complex problems in day to day life.

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Name of program Time Channel About

FAQ Sunday 6.30 p.m

POGO

a science exploration programme – explore the world of funny pranks, interesting tricks and explosive experiments with Prateek and Crash

MAD Sunday 7.00 p.m creative skills - art and craft with Rob

NEWS – ANY CHANNEL

Any time ANYtelevision channels broadcasting live events as they are unfolding, in "real time"

TAMIZH PESU THANGA KASU Saturday 9 p.m MAKKAL

TV

Improving Tamil vocabulary and spoken skills

YEAN , EATHARKU EPPADI? Sunday 7 PM 60 mins

A special show which answers all the questions on the basics of Science with Prof. Suppaih Pandian as the mentor.

SPOKEN ENGLISH daily 8.15 to 8.20 a.m

Jaya TV

enhancing English communication skills

CHINNA CHINNA RAAGAM Sat 8.00 p.m Music and team work

ORU VAARTHAI ORU LAKSHAM Sat/Sun 8.00 p.m Vijay TV Enriching vocabulary

EQUATOR Sunday 9.00 a.mAnimal planet

Flora and fauna, culture, climate , habit and habitat, landscape of people living across the equatorial Line

HOW DO THEY DO IT? Friday 5:00p.m 30 mins Discovery Channel Responding to life-threatening situations.

Programs suggested for viewing

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Name of program

Time Channel About

WORST CASE SCENARIO

Friday 09:30p.m 30 mins

Discovery Channel

Survival expert Bear Grylls shows how to get to safety if you break your leg in the wilderness and how to outsmart your

attacker if you are being chased on foot.

Ron Pitts goes behind the scenes of more moments of destruction, like storm chasers who become storm victims, a

paint factory that explodes and a plane crash at sea.

DESTROYED IN SECONDS

Friday 12:30p.m 30 mins

Discovery Channel

Incredible images of destruction caught on camera bu Ron Pitt

VENOM HUNTER

Monday 1:00p.m 60 mins

Discovery Channel

Naturalist Steve Backshall journeys to a far flung corner of the globe, using colourful local transport and indigenous guides to

get close to nature's toxic killers.

MAN, WOMAN, WILD

Wednesday 14:00 60 mins

Discovery Channel

About different methods of survival. When dropped into various endurance scenarios, how can their (Military trained Dave and

naturalist Cody) combined skills keep them alive? Expecting the unexpected and how to act in such situations?

PERFECT DISASTER

Friday 4.00p.m 60 mins

Discovery Channel

Super Typhoon

RAGING NATURE

Sunday 7.00 p.mDiscovery Channel

Natural disasters: storm, hurricanes, tsunami, volcanoes, earthquakes

FACTORY MADE

Monday 9.00 pmDiscovery Channel

How are things made in a factory ? From School Lockers/Frozen Pizza/Plastic Railroad Ties/Tissues

MEGA FACTORIES

Moday 7.00 p.mNational

geographyusing big sophisticated equipments and cranes to construct tall

structures like buildings to bridges

Programs suggested for viewing

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There may be children who do not watch TV (they may be interested in playing or music) or do not have a cable connection at home. Such children may be asked to read a book and write a book review.

Similarly, children may be asked to identify places (they have come across while reading ) on a map , find the latitude and longitude or find out how to travel to that place? (or) Differentiate between weather conditions in the place he lives and the one he locates on the map. Write in details about the place the character has travelled.

Title:Author:

Setting:

Characters: Character Description,,,,,

Plot:

Climax and Resolution:

Word JournalWrite down five words or expressions that you learned in this story.Then write the definition and a sentence using the word.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)

Write your impression of this story.

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“Television is more interesting than people. If it were not, we would have people standing in the corners of our rooms.”

Thus, a right mix of watching of different programs is desirable. Students must watch programs containing information and knowledge to advance academically and psychologically and other programs like sports, dance and music for relaxation.

Make TV a boon…………

Attention please……… All the slides shown earlier are templates, suggestive of the pattern of H.W that can be given based on the programs . A teacher can however give H.W based on their respective class favourite show and link questions as suggested or even make value additions to the same.

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