Movies that Matter
Depending on your age, the sights and sounds of movie day in class varied. If you were in school in the 60s […]
From First Impressions to Informed Perspectives: Elevating Student Responses to Movie Scenes Through the Critical Analysis Process
Heather J. S. Birch, Nicole Fletcher, Cheryl Metcalf, and Clara Birch The development of critical analysis skills and habits of mind is […]
Visual Literacy, Written Skills: Screenwriting as a Tool for Student Voice
Recently, my teenage son introduced me to the “Absolute Cinema” meme. If you’re not familiar, it is a black and white image […]
Movies Your Mother Wouldn’t Let You Watch
Why Media Literacy Matters My mother was cautious about the movies I could watch. Thankfully, my dad was more flexible. I experienced […]
Refreshing Curriculum: An English Teacher’s New Media Journey
Chris Steenhof “How are you?” A year ago this question was simply a greeting, but given the events of the past year, […]
Navigating Media and Gender with Our Students
In today’s age of fake news and media hysteria, faculty members of Christian schools must be able to both discern what is […]