Development of the skills of classification using television

Abstract

1. This study failed to reject the null hypothesis that the televised lesson were as effective as classroom lessons in helping first grade children deveop and use the skill of classification. 2. Free choice of individual follow-up activities for the television science lessons was as effective as teacher-designed pre- and postlesson activities in helping children develop their skills of classification. 3. Students can be motivated by television lessons to continue experimenting of their own volition after the close of the programs.