Understanding film as pedagogical tool for social justice learning
Recent Ubuntu Network seminar was held at
CDVEC Curriculum Development Unit- you can read the report here
The thinking behind this seminar is to enhance capacity and study issues on use of film and media in development education and teaching for social justice.
Areas to consider:
Theoretical perspectives- theories on reading and interpreting film….
... issues of representation and power, ownership and control .. Problematising ‘Hollywood blockbusters’ exploration of development issues... Marginalisation, Othering and the ‘White Man’s Burden’ in film
Practical issues- use of film, classroom tips and techniques, film production and editing….
Developing a Post-film Critical Reflection exercise
The Ubuntu Network will be organsing a further event on Critial Media Literacy for Development Educators, inconjunction with IDEAS.More details will follow
| Film resources available to download: | ||
Negative as a source of positive learning The Use of Film in Development Education. Report by Ubuntu Network |
Critical Media Literacy in Ireland. Radharc Report. November 2007 |
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Book reading lists site |
Look Again! A teaching guide to using film and television with three- to eleven-year olds by the British Film Institute |
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Visual Media Resource which lists relevant films to the seven concepts of Civil Social and political Education: prepared by Mella Cusack, Citizenship Studies Manager, Trócaire/CDVEC Curriculum Development Unit |
Making Movies Matter by the British Film Institute |
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Lesson plans and worksheets - Crash |