Films can be an effective method of teaching English, the humanities, and social studies to students from the junior high school through the community college level. This book in part a guide and in part a teacher's memoir, sets forth a rationale for using films in the classroom to encourage reading, writing, thoughtful discussion, and an…

A teacher's bibliography and list of film sources are appended; illustrated. (RD)

Motion pictures have long been recognized as a mirror of society's values and attitudes, and for motivational and impression-making impact they are unsurpassed. The Hayden Film Attitudes and Issues Series is based on the teacher's source book, the Celluloid Curriculum: How to Use Movies in the Classroom. This series presents written sources…

The value of motion pictures as a significant, vital, cultural force in our society is presented. This document is divided into four parts, which contain altogether 17 chapters. Chapter 1 presents a discussion of an experimental course of study for high school senior social studies using films to introduce or supplement the basic required…