RE: movies in the classroom

[Joann Jelly]

Hi, Beth, in Human Sexuality class, i.e., Adolescent/Development chapters,  I show the rated version of  American Pie (which students love, they think it is directly applicable to their lives), but first I indicate relevant concepts from the text.   I create a handout/analysis sheet summarizing those concepts in which students must report where in the film that portrayal occurs.  Of course we discuss in class as well.   It seems to me that art/films do connect theory to every day life, or what is going on "out there,"  obviously  a good theory does this but from an academic perspective.  In later classes, (arousal, etc.) students often refer to the previously shown film to question/explain their understanding of the text.  And, of course it helps to have a quality, action oriented film to which students can relate.  In this class (which is very "sensitive" to some students), I do emphasize that information, i.e., film, text, hand/out, lecture   is being presented  to illustrate scientific data, not to excite nor to advocate, for example, eating Apple Pie (just kidding).   Time:  sometimes I rent two copies of the same film and show the most relevant scenes from the first and then the last half of the film; this is hard to do in one class period unless discussion is held at the next class.   If students have not seen the film or want to see the whole film, they have to rent it on their own; spending more than 2 classes (1 hr & 15min each) is too time expensive.    For an analysis guide, I have used Hi-Q Film Review , ATW Publications, P.O.Box 10053, Costa Mesa, CA;  however, I think they are out of business.   I am curious to see how other faculty use films.    Oh, one other idea, my "Psychologie"  Club  used to show "psychologically oriented" films on alternate Friday afternoons  (outside class hours) popcorn, etc.  as a fund raiser.   I provided analysis and afterwards we discussed the film and relevant theories.  I might pick that up again.   Joann Jelly Barstow College       -----Original Message----- From: Beth Benoit [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 10:49 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Subject: movies in the classroom   Over the years I've seen many discussions on TIPS about movies to show in the classroom and this has always made me wonder about the time considerations of showing it.  Specifically, how do each of you go about showing a movie for use in class?   The obvious possibilities are: A.  Use a whole class - or two if needed - to show a full-length movie B.  Edit clips from a movie for use in class C.  Assign the movie to be watched outside of class   Each scenario has its pluses and minuses, and some choices are more available depending on the time length of your class.  (For example, I'm now teaching two classes that run 3 1/2 hours long, meeting once a week.  While I thought this would be a great chance to show a "whole movie," I find that I still don't have enough time to show a 1 1/2 hour movie and still cover the necessary classroom material that I want to cover.)  So I'm still pulling clips from movies that I edit myself, but wishing, for example, I could show "Twelve Angry Men" in its entirety.   What methods have you chosen to use movies in class?   Beth Benoit University System of New Hampshire --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]