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ERIC Number: EJ450797
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1047-7942
Using Feature Films to Encourage Critical Thinking.
Remender, Peter A.
Southern Social Studies Journal, v17 n2 p33-44 Spr 1992
Discusses the use of feature films in promoting student critical thinking. Proposes using the technique on the elementary, secondary, or college level. Lists possible films and associated questions for discussion. Suggests that role playing could help students develop new perspectives on the films' characters. (SG)
Descriptors: Characterization, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Film Study, Films, Higher Education, Perspective Taking, Role Playing, Skill Development, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Film Viewing