Children and Education in World Cinema

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 22.01.06

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction: Vocabulary and Approach
  2. Context and Rationale
  3. Limitations and Roadmap
  4. More Relevant Research
  5. Classroom Activities:  Ten Days
  6. Coda
  7. Appendix on Implementing District Standards
  8. Bibliography
  9. Notes

Film as a Site for Education and Resistance

Andrew Maples

Published September 2022

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Bibliography

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