Cultivating Creativity through World Films

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.

David Campos,Ph.D., is a professor of education at University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, multicultural education, and instructional design and delivery. Ericka Knudson, Ph.D., is a preceptor of French at Harvard University where she teaches classes on French media, culture and film, including French New Wave cinema.

Author'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