Teaching Social & Historical Issues through Film: Trends & Challenges, with Jeremy Stoddard (University of Wisconsin - Madison)

How should film be used to teach about difficult social and historical issues? We all know that visual media can bring issues to life, but media also portray a limited perspective. How can educators leverage the power of film but also help students understand the limitations of these portrayals - and the limitations of the genre itself?
Jeremy Stoddard is a professor in the department of curriculum and instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and he has conducted research on media education, civic learning, and the history curriculum. In our conversation, we discuss his research on how teachers use film in their classrooms, optimal methods for teaching students with and about film, innovations in educational media, and much more.
Media Literacy Education Resources:
British Film Institute's Teacher Resources
About Virtual Holograms of Holocaust Survivors
Jeremy's Book: Teaching Difficult History through Film
About Jeremy Stoddard's Work:
Jeremy Stoddard's Faculty Page
Jeremy's Media Ed Project: The Impact of Virtual Internships
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