Title

History of Sesame Street

Authors

Erica Weisgram Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointFollow

Files

Description

In this module, students will learn the history of Sesame Street in order to provide important context for other modules. Students will learn about the goals of the program as it was developed and some of the key players that conceptualized Sesame Street and brought it to production. Students will also begin to investigate the role of developmental psychology and research in the development of the program.

Publication Date

2023

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education | Other History

Comments

This module could be used as a whole for a seminar class focusing on Sesame Street. In addition, parts of this module could be useful for any class (seminar or lecture) that utilizes the modules on Sesame Street including Introduction to Developmental Psychology, Child Development, Early Childhood Education.

Recommended Citation

Weisgram, Erica Ph.D., "History of Sesame Street" (2023). Sample module-themed coursework with Sesame Street examples. 16.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/themed-coursework/16

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