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- Films have the potential to be transformative, dynamic teaching tools for pupil engagement, but also for teacher self-reflection and practice or policy change. Cinema can be a rich source of inspiration for teachers striving to make a lasting impact on their pupils.
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Sep 2, 2024 · Film has to ‘battle’ for curriculum time in schools, but teacher Fraser Johnston explains how this fight can be won – and why students react so strongly to the movies
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Jun 8, 2022 · Teaching film and cinema in schools: where do we start? Is it to experts in film history, theory and criticism who have been asking questions about what a film is, how cinema works as a medium, and what might be considered valuable in film since the early days of cinema?
- Use Film to Build Students’ Empathy
- Complement Film with Other Media
- Assignments For Discussion and Analysis
- Film in The Classroom and at Home
- Emotionally Distressing Films and Subjects
- Mix Genres to Build Social, Historical and Political Context
To foster engagement with potentially overwhelming subject matter, consider using segments rather than showing a full-length feature film. Girl Risingis a pedagogically powerful film on the rights of girls; I divide it into “country chapters” and assign one each week. Students expand their knowledge and empathic connection with each viewing, enabli...
Articles from media sources such as newspapers can be used to anchor core concepts presented in a film and to provide additional perspectives and context. I accompany the film Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai, with articles by and about the human rights defender from sources such as the New York Timesand the Guardian. The film illustrates...
Asking students to write film reviews allows them to generate a personal commentary and perspective that is more descriptive and analytical. This synthesis helps deepen students’ understanding of the subject matter and films, as well as strengthening their skill in self-expression through writing. Provide students with essay prompts on key themes. ...
Viewing a film together as a class in the classroom can be a powerful shared experience. That is how I screen most full-length feature films. But I also find students respond very well to watching some films at home, particularly shorter ones. The chapter extracts from Girl Risingcan be watched by students at home and serve as excellent springboard...
Films about human rights can be extremely distressing, ethically and emotionally. They often illustrate with graphic honesty and intensity, violence and severe human rights violations. For some students the films are shocking visually and in the topics they address. For others, the topic may be familiar but not the cinematographic depiction of it. ...
Drama and documentary can be viewed in tandem to access a range of perspectives and histories focused on a particular issue or event. In teaching about the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi, I often screen three full-length films (see Additional Links): Beyond the Gatestells the story of one Tutsi girl and her community at a school in Kigali befor...
Oct 17, 2023 · At its core, film in education goes beyond mere entertainment. It serves as a powerful medium for conveying ideas, emotions, and narratives. By integrating film into the classroom, educators can tap into students’ natural affinity for visual storytelling, creating a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
Overall Impacts on Teachers. 84 percent of the teachers interviewed agreed that film allowed them to teach a wider range of ability levels, including the more difficult and challenging pupils. The impact of using film is clear.
Oct 31, 2022 · Film and media as a school subject is often dismissed as just watching films – but it provides great opportunities to unlock students' potential, explains teacher Fraser Johnston.
