Watching Your Way to Literacy: Using Film in the English Classroom
Submission Type
Event
Expected Graduation Date
2014
Location
Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
4-11-2014 4:00 PM
End Date
4-11-2014 5:00 PM
Disciplines
Education
Abstract
High school students who struggle with low literacy often face repeat failures in the English classroom. Teachers of low literacy students who have incorporated film when teaching texts have found that including both may increase motivation, interest, and literacy levels. In this qualitative self study of student teaching, I examined how to effectively include film when teaching texts in the English classroom. Based upon field notes and student exams, I found the use of film filled comprehension gaps and engaged students more deeply with the text. This self study lends support to prior research.
Watching Your Way to Literacy: Using Film in the English Classroom
Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University
High school students who struggle with low literacy often face repeat failures in the English classroom. Teachers of low literacy students who have incorporated film when teaching texts have found that including both may increase motivation, interest, and literacy levels. In this qualitative self study of student teaching, I examined how to effectively include film when teaching texts in the English classroom. Based upon field notes and student exams, I found the use of film filled comprehension gaps and engaged students more deeply with the text. This self study lends support to prior research.