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Russell, William B., III; Waters, Stewart – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2014
The middle school years are a critical time in the physical, intellectual, and moral growth of young adolescents. This article examines how film can be used to engage students in moral-dilemma discussions to promote critical thinking and character development. The authors argue that the use of film in the classroom can challenge students to expand…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Values Education, Moral Development, Critical Thinking
Wolfford, David – Social Education, 2012
Over the last 20 years, independent filmmakers have produced insightful documentaries of high profile political campaigns with behind-the-scenes footage. These documentaries offer inside looks and unique perspectives on electoral politics. This campaign season, consider "The War Room"; "A Perfect Candidate"; "Journeys With George;" "Chisholm '72";…
Descriptors: Political Campaigns, Social Studies, Political Science, Documentaries
Moskovich, Yaffa; Sharf, Simha – Journal of Effective Teaching, 2012
This study aims to examine and demonstrate practices, elements and techniques employed by the action research method. It examines the use of films in sociology instruction in college, and the influence of films on the development of students' understanding of human nature. Based on the professional experience of the authors films utilize and…
Descriptors: Films, Educational Technology, Active Learning, Instructional Materials
Miller, Richard E. – 1990
Students in a "Literature and Ideas" introductory literature course at the University of Pittsburgh gathered a wide variety of interviews, articles, and other texts that circulated around the film "Dangerous Liaisons" to build a shared text on the popular reception of the film. One student, in particular, made sense of the work…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Critical Viewing, Films
Splaine, John; Splaine, Pam – 1992
Incorporating skills and procedures which students can use in many areas of the curriculum, this book, and accompanying "teacher's guide," provides interactive activities that are fun and that help students in grades 4 through 12 become critical viewers of television. The book provides homework activities that turn the normally wasted…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Cartoons, Class Activities, Critical Viewing

Poltorak, David – History Teacher, 1992
Discusses using educational and popular films and television for history instruction. Argues that students need training to see the bias built into film making through the editing process. Urges that critical thinking must be developed in students to make use of mass media coverage of historical and current events as teaching tools. (DK)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Critical Viewing, Editing, Elementary Secondary Education

Smith, Ken – History and Social Science Teacher, 1989
Outlines classroom techniques for analyzing historical films and documentaries. Provides student materials to develop media literacy. Suggests that role-playing might be useful in stimulating student consideration of the actual production of a documentary. Emphasizes the transfer of critical insights developed in class to other media experiences.…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Critical Viewing, Documentaries, Films

Melamed, Lanie – History and Social Science Teacher, 1989
Stresses that media literacy is a skill which can and must be learned in the classroom. Urges that media be placed on center stage not merely used as audio-visual aids. Lists eight statements which can serve as the basis of curricula concerned with media literacy. Suggests pedagogical approaches to the subject. (KO)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, Critical Viewing, Discovery Learning

Stout, Candace Jesse – Art Education, 1990
Shows how learning, in an art appreciation class, can be more meaningful and lasting by emphasizing expressive outcomes that develop during class and reflect students' life experiences. Explains how teachers can take advantage of students' spontaneously generated questions. Provides four examples from an undergraduate class that can be applied at…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education

Swanson, Richard A. – OAH Magazine of History, 1993
Asserts that the PBS series "The Civil War" presents historical information that can encourage critical thinking by students. Offers a lesson plan based on one program in the series, "The Cause." Provides questions for student discussion and outlines writing assignments based on the series. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Viewing, Educational Strategies
Brown, Pamela U. – Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education, 2005
This chapter will explore the "shadow curriculum" (a term used by those who question the assumption that direct selling to students who are compelled to attend school is questionable on several levels--ethical, moral, and democratic) and its connection to media literacy. The author first summarizes the kinds of marketing in schools that…
Descriptors: Television Viewing, Marketing, Decision Making, Corporations