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jbdrury

Integrating Film and Television into Social Studies Instruction. ERIC Digest. - 0 views

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film social studies history teaching film in the classroom movies film and social studies

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  • Visual media also address different learning modalities, making material more accessible to visual and aural learners
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      jbdrury on 09 Oct 09
       
      Addresses diverse learners issue.
  • However, the very qualities that make film and video so popular present problems as wel
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  • It reinforces the passive viewing and unquestioning acceptance of received material that accompanies growing up in a video environment.
  • That passivity and lack of critical awareness is anathema to a democracy.
  • Thirty years ago this meant teaching students to read the newspaper critically, to identify bias there, and to distinguish between factual reporting and editorializing. Critical viewing skills must be added to this effort.
  • an excellent starting point is John E. O'Connor's IMAGE AS ARTIFACT: THE HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF FILM AND TELEVISION
  • (1) Questions about Content.
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      jbdrury on 09 Oct 09
       
      Another good source that I used in my class with Brec is called "Reading in the Dark", which is geared specifically for using film in the English classroom; however, the book provides a review of this basic terminology of film analysis mentioned here.
  • Teachers should be familiar with editing techniques, camera angles, the uses of sound, and other aspects of the presentation.
  • Beyond the cultural and social aspects of the film, what influences were at work in shaping the document?
  • (2) Questions about Production.
  • (3) Questions about Reception.
  • Did this production influence other works? social movements?
  • FOUR FRAMEWORKS FOR HISTORICAL INQUIRY
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      jbdrury on 09 Oct 09
       
      This site doesn't go quite as in depth as I would hope, however these four frameworks do manage to get one thinking about the different ways in which film might be used in the classroom
  • (1) The Moving Image as Representation of History.
  • (2) The Moving Image as Evidence for Social and Cultural History
  • While film can serve as an engaging introduction to a subject, students should be aware of the constant shading and biases, why these occur, and what they accomplish.
  • (3) Actuality Footage as Evidence for Historical Fact.
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      jbdrury on 09 Oct 09
       
      The book I mention in my sticky note below has a great section on critically analyzing documentaries, which some people have a bad habit of regarding as "fact", simply because the film is labeled as a documentary.
  • Documentary footage, however, is never wholly objective.
  • An examination of filming and editing, circumstances surrounding production and distribution, and the producer's intentions are essential for studying such material.
  • (4) The History of the Moving Image as Industry and Art Form
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      jbdrury on 09 Oct 09
       
      I have been looking online for awhile, and most of the sources that come up are actual books for purchase like these - I might cross-reference some of these titles with our university library to see which ones come up
  • "Film & History: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Film and Television Studies" at http://h-net2.msu.edu/~filmhis/.
  • jbdrury on 09 Oct 09
     
    This is sort of a basic review of how and why we as teachers might use film in the classroom. This is my first post on this issue; I am searching for some more in-depth sites that might have models for lesson plans. Many sites have lesson plans based around a specific film; a site that provides lesson plan templates that are applicable across a wide variety of films would be more applicable/useful. However, the comments made here by Paris provide a good base from which to start thinking about the idea.
Erin Power

Free Documentaries Online - History - 3 views

freedocumentaries.net/History

History telelvision

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  • Erin Power on 24 Oct 09
     
    This website hosts a few free documentaries based on history.
Jonathon Gordon

The Civil War | PBS - 2 views

www.pbs.org/civilwar

history PBS civil war south north Lee Grant Lincoln Burns

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  • The Civil War is now available on DVD. Visit Shop PBS for more information.Support outstanding programs like The Civil War</em
  • Jonathon Gordon on 03 Oct 10
     
    This site provides accurate information on the American Civil War. Using sources from the award winning Ken Burns documentary "The Civil War" which provide any social studies teacher with accurate information yo use in designing lesson plans. 
  • Adrea Lawrence on 04 Oct 10
     
    How might teachers use this site?
Nate Merrill

FRONTLINE/WORLD | PBS - 0 views

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Geography news pbs media video

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  • Nate Merrill on 27 Jul 11
     
    Great documentaries from around the world
Nate Merrill

REEL BAD ARABS | Featuring Dr. Jack Shaheen - 0 views

www.reelbadarabs.com

islam geography

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  • Nate Merrill on 27 Jul 11
     
    Documentary about our attitudes towards Arabs and Muslims
Lindsay Andreas

BBC World Service - Documentaries - Lincoln and the World - 0 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...090522_lincolndoc.shtml

technology Lincoln world history us Allan Little podcast

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  • In Lincoln and the World, Allan Little looks at how movements and leaders from very different political perspectives have looked up to Abraham Lincoln.
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      Lindsay Andreas on 27 Sep 09
       
      I think this is just so interesting because it is quite curious that so many world leaders would evoke the same man so frequently. I think this is an incredibly interesting spin on Lincoln's legacy. It can be difficult to add a global perspective when you are teaching something like AP US history but it really drives home the point that globalism is important and should be taught whenever possible.
  • Lindsay Andreas on 27 Sep 09
     
    Abraham Lincoln's Bicentennial! This year is the year of Lincoln and Lincoln has hundreds of books written about him. What is very interesting about this thesis, however, it takes on a global history perspective. I bet you never thought Lincoln mattered that much outside of the United States? In honor of the bicentennial, I couldn't resist posting at least one resource on the man. I also enjoy the fact that it is a podcast. Podcasts are the future and teachers need to embrace the possibilities. Enjoy.
Lindsay Andreas

The National Parks: America's Best Idea: About the Series | PBS - 0 views

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  • Lindsay Andreas on 08 Sep 09
     
    Ken Burns' new documentary about the history of the National Parks. It will start running on PBS on September 27! I can't wait, I love Ken Burns and I love the National Parks.
Laura Wood

Learning Matters - 0 views

learningmatters.tv

Michelle Rhee education reform news violence documentaries interviews podcasts blogs

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  • Laura Wood on 28 Aug 09
     
    The Actual Home Page with links to the blog, podcasts, videos, interviews, latest news, etc.
Laura Wood

Peace Media - 0 views

peacemedia.usip.org

global peace education peace clearinghouse resource database UNHCR refugee immigrant multimedia conflict resolution war conflict current events

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      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      For "educators, students, organizations, and the community of practitioners working in the conflict management field" To "access multimedia materials that support conflict analysis and prevention, conflict resolution, and post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation." Very political
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      Again, I would strongly caution you to try out games and media first. The Darfur and UNHCR games are extremely violent.
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      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      Search by Keyword, Country, Region, Type of Resource, Subject, and/or Language
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    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      The amount of info can get quickly overwhelming so I recommend searching for what you are particularly interested in. For example there are teaching guides for tons of movies and documentaries.
  • Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
     
    Compiled database of games, radio programs, teaching materials, etc about global peace. Some of the content is rather graphic and all should be screened for appropriate audiences. Info on Darfur, refugees, education in various countries. Etc.
  • Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
     
    Compiled database of games, radio programs, teaching materials, etc about global peace. Some of the content is rather graphic and all should be screened for appropriate audiences.
Lindsay Andreas

NEA - World Teachers Day 2009 - 0 views

www.nea.org/worldteachersday

world teacher's day South Africa documentary high-stakes testing

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  • Lindsay Andreas on 06 Oct 09
     
    Apparently yesterday was World Teacher's Day. So foremost, thank you Professor Lawrence for being such a great teacher! And here is a film about South Africa that they are screening for free online this week. It's about high-stakes testing in South Africa.
  • Adrea Lawrence on 11 Oct 09
     
    As she reads this sheepishly...
jbdrury

Where We Stand | PBS - 5 views

www.pbs.org/wherewestand

PBS video education finance no child left behind NCLB achievement testing school funding documentary

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      jbdrury on 14 Nov 09
       
      This website first came to my attention through one of the "reports" posted under this tab - specifically related to school funding.
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      jbdrury on 14 Nov 09
       
      Those from my EDU 522 class who attended the Charlie Rose discussion panel will find these two videos interesting as well.
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      jbdrury on 14 Nov 09
       
      This is the segment dealing with school finance and the debate over how we should more equitably fund our public schools.
  • jbdrury on 14 Nov 09
     
    My search for information on how schools are funded also turned up this website, which has video links to each of the episodes from "Where We Stand: America's Schools in the 21st Century." Each of the clips are certainly interesting, though not really telling us anything we don't already know. The fifth segment deals with the question of how we finance education.
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