Cartoon-Based Learning

This page collects links to various resources of interest to those who study or teach comics in the classroom. Check out the section on Comics in Primary, Middle & Secondary Schools.

Editorial Cartoon Lessons for the classrooms

Comics/Cartoon dissertations posted are up to August 2010

The purpose of this study was to determine the change in fifth grade students' attitudes toward reading after exposure to comics or graphic novels. Great references for further research.

-Feature cartoon-style drawings showing different characters arguing about an everyday situation -Are designed to intrigue, to provoke discussion and to stimulate scientific thinking

Fun challenge to "decipher" the elements of a cartoon (caricature, symbolism, stereotypes, exaggeration, irony, humor)

Way to organize thoughts

Study showed increase in creativity skill.

The XLT can also be used as a thinking tool in the classroom as well as the workplace. It is first, sequential and secondarily non-sequential. Sequential XLT is viewed as linear thinking. Example: Situation, Setup, and Punchline. Also Non-Sequential is viewed as non-linear and as "what-if" scenarios. Example: Setup, Punchline, and Situation. In addition, this can be done as restructuring and interjectory.

Dissertation paper by James Allen - "Analysis of Affective Behaviors and Critical Thinking Events in Online Learning." Affective behaviors improved critical thinking (Emotion, humor, and self-disclosure) The findings in this study suggested that affective behaviors made a difference in online learning. Critical thinking seemed to benefit from affective behaviors. In future design of online learning, strategies should include an affective component. In addition, faculty and student orientation could incorporate these strategies.

The COMIX-SCHOLARS-L list is an academic forum which serves the interests of those involved in research, criticism and teaching related to comics art. All aspects of comics and cartooning from around the world are open for discussion. Likewise, we welcome theoretical and critical approaches from all disciplinary perspectives. Academic scholars, people working in other institutional frameworks, and independent scholars are all equally welcome to contribute.

Contains sites relating to cartooning and a few references to cartoons in the classroom.

This synthetic and analytic research project explores the dynamics, outcomes, and impacts of afterschool comic book clubs. The paper investigates the children's interpretations of and contributions to democracy, leadership, and civic engagement in their youth development organizations, in their communities, and in the world at large.

Watch another Short and motivational Hindi story named "Magical Pillow" Cartoons for Kids.

Watch Short and motivational Panchatantra Story named "Bhootiya Ped" In this Cartoons there is a Monkey who helped his friend(Bear) to find the ghost of the tree.

Watch "दयालु Hero". In this story the compassionate side of Kung fu dragon is for you to watch. If you enjoyed the video Do Like, Share, Comment and SUBSCRIBE Maha Cartoon TV.

Watch Short and motivational Panchatantra Story named "Bandro ko Sabak" In this Cartoons there is a group of monkey's who always trouble other birds and animals.

Watch another Short and motivational Hindi story named "Yamraj ke doot".In this shory there are two famous Sculptor' named Radhelal and Syamlal.