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The framework of this book is conceived to help teachers develop students' ability to evaluate, analyze, synthesize and interpret. The proposed activities seek to incite reflection and creativity in students, and can be used as a model for teachers in designing future lessons on other films.
Table des matières
Author's Note
Preface
Part I. The Role of Film in Cultivating Creativity
Introduction
Benefits of Creativity
Target Audience
Why These Films
Structure of the Book
Chapter 1: The Case for Teaching Film in the Classroom
Films Are a Familiar Outlet for Youth
Young People Can Make Powerful Connections with Films
Youth Rarely Have Opportunities to Study Films in School
Chapter 2: Film as a Visual Textbook
Films Can Be Used to Teach a Wide Range of Concepts
Films Can Be Used to Spark Critical Thinking
Films Can Be Used to Encourage Youth to Be Informed Consumers
Chapter 3: Creativity in Young People's Lives
Definition of Creativity
The Creativity Gap in the Classroom
The Need for Creative Practices in the Classroom
Chapter 4: Instructional Considerations When Using Films
Copyright Issues and Other Caveats
Design and Delivery of Lessons About Films
Part II. Eight World Films
Chapter 5- The Bicycle Thieves (1948)
Chapter 6- The 400 Blows (1959)
Chapter 7- Kes (1969)
Chapter 8- Children of Heaven (1997)
Chapter 9- Ma vie en rose (1997)
Chapter 10- Central Station (1998)
Chapter 11- Wadjda (2012)
Chapter 12- Theeb (2015)
References
About the Authors
Index
A propos de l'auteur
David Campos, Ph.D., is a professor of education at University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, multicultural education, and instructional design and delivery.
Ericka Knudson, Ph.D., is a preceptor of French at Harvard University where she teaches classes on French media, culture and film, including French New Wave cinema.
Résumé
The framework of this book is conceived to help teachers develop students' ability to evaluate, analyze, synthesize and interpret. The proposed activities seek to incite reflection and creativity in students, and can be used as a model for teachers in designing future lessons on other films.
