Title

Cinematic Citizenship: Developing Citizens Of Character With Film

Abstract

This article examines how film can be used to engage students in critical thinking, and it offers a framework for using film to build citizens of character. We argue that the use of film in the classroom can help students analyze their values and decision making for the purpose of becoming effective citizens. A brief history of character education in the United States is discussed with its connection with the development of responsible citizenship. Furthermore, the article provides a filmography of character education-related films for elementary, middle, and high school teachers. The focus is to provide teachers with an alternative approach to preparing students for responsible citizenship in the 21st century.

Publication Date

7-1-2010

Publication Title

Action in Teacher Education

Volume

32

Issue

2

Number of Pages

12-23

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/01626620.2010.10463547

Socpus ID

85041752458 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85041752458

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