Description
Book SynopsisWith the aim to help teachers design and deliver instruction around world films featuring child protagonists, Cultivating Creativity through World Films guides readers to understand the importance of fostering creativity in the lives of youth. It is expected that by teaching students about world films through the eyes of characters that resemble them, they will gain insight into cultures that might be otherwise unknown to them and learn to analyze what they see. Teachers can use these films to examine and reflect on differences and commonalities rooted in culture, social class, gender, language, religion, etc., through guided questions for class discussion. 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 of ContentsAuthor’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
