Recently I found a blog post come across my Feedly in regards to summer learning. The post, "Summer Learning Through Film" by Eileen Mattingly and found on Edutopia, brings up a great way to keep students engaged over the summer months.
We all know that students tend to lose information learned throughout the previous school year during summer vacation. While summer vacation is a much needed break from the everyday learning (and teaching!) for students and teachers, summer vacation can also be a time for students to stay engaged in something educational. And if students are going to be engaged in something educational over the summer months, it mind as well be through a medium that is entertaining -- film!
Whether on a raining day, or when you hear the inevitable 'I'm bored" phrase from your child, why not have them be entertained AND have them engage in learning at the same time?!? By using some of the suggestions that Mattingly presents in her blog post, you can be on your way to providing entertainment AND engagement to those you work with during the summer.
In her post, Mattingly goes on to list a few films that she recommends for viewing. These films are geared more towards upper-elementary and middle-school aged students but can be enjoyed by anyone. Mattingly also provides a link to a website that offers lessons plans to go along with each of the films she recommends. These films include: The Cup, Children of Heaven, The Way Home, Whale Rider, Please Vote for Me, and Like Stars on Earth. Each film is within the realm of world studies and global education; helping share the different cultures around the world. Check them out!
- Mattingly, Eileen. "Summer Learning Through Film". Edutopia 2 June 2014. Web. 01 July 2014.
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