Disney Junior has announced that a newly formed council of
academic advisors will guide the global channel’s learning and development
curriculum to make their programming even more educational and beneficial to viewers
ages two to seven.
The advisors are comprised of experts in the fields of
transmedia, storytelling, early education, language development, emotional
learning, digital trends, literacy and diversity.
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Nancy Kanter, Senior Vice President,
Original Programming and General Manager of Disney Junior worldwide, said,
"We are thrilled to have assembled this prominent group of leading
academics, the best in their fields, who will share with us their research,
innovation, trends and knowledge in childhood education.”
Kanter explains the goal of Disney Junior as well as the
role of the advisory board, saying, “Storytelling and character engagement is
the key component in Disney Junior programming, and emerging technological
advancements allow us to extend the television experience and deepen our
viewers' engagement via a multitude of platforms. Our advisory board will offer
valuable insight into how we can best translate our series from television to
online, games, apps and other extension experiences."
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Harping on children’s increasing access to digital
technology, the advisory board will provide counsel on expanding storytelling
through off-air experiences, and will offer insight into both the historical
role of storytelling and the use of digital advancements as learning tools.
They will advise on key trends in early education and new learning initiatives
used in the classroom and offer insight into bi-lingual language development,
diversity, literacy and emotional learning.
In the Philippines, Disney Junior can be seen on local cable
providers such as Sky Cable (Channel 38) and Global Destiny Cable (Channel 49)
among others.
Disney Junior invites moms and dads to join their child in
the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters,
both classic and new, while incorporating specific learning and development
themes for young minds.
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