Short films are often experimental in nature. They can place aspects of the environment which are usually unnoticed in such a way as to sharpen our observations of the world, and "create a new awareness, a fuller sense of life and being." Based on the premise that visual literacy is becoming increasingly important, this book describes several…

Despite skepticism and differing opinions within the teaching profession about the value of screen education, instructional and "experiential" films can be made effective in English classes in a variety of ways. They can be used in comparisons of the strengths of various media; in the development of units on specific topics or themes; or simply as…

The first and major portion of this report of a film study project in Evanston, Illinois, lists films selected for use in grades 1-8, together with plot summaries of varying lengths, special uses for the films, suggested study questions and activities, sample student responses to questions and assignments, running times, appropriate age levels,…

Concerned with the need to offer high school students organized practice in observing visual stimuli and writing about what they see, the author offers an annotated list of short films with little dialogue and narration that can conveniently be used in the classroom for teaching observation through the moving image. (LS)

Stresses the power of film as a medium for the educational process and describes several films that interpret short stories. (KS)