Cultivating Creativity through World Films

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Showing films in school that promote tolerance, respect of others, and diversity can only be an asset in opening the minds of young generations, which is the central purpose of this book by David Campos and Ericka Knudson. Readers will find how film can be instrumental in helping young viewers reflect on these important issues, appreciate other cultures, and develop their own creativity. -- Alain Berliner, Golden Globe winning director of "Ma vie en rose" Well-crafted film and visual media have become centrally important learning tools in our lives. They act as teachers, cultural guides, historical texts, spiritual gurus and creative inspiration, while being, perhaps most importantly, entertainment. David Campos and Ericka Knudson, through their love of film and their life long quest to become better, more insightful teachers, remind us how films communicate the world to youth with a strong influence that is felt from first days to last days in actually everyone's lives. Journey with them through analyses of films and exploration of pedagogical tools to gain insights both about the ways of the world and about ourselves. -- Mari E. Koerner, Alice Wiley Snell Professor in Education, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University Cultivating Creativity through World Films: Exploring Cinematic Narratives Featuring Child Protagonists helps teachers bring world film to the classroom. The narrative and easy-to-follow activities guide learners in developing critical analytical thinking and habits of mind that place them advantageously in a world market screaming for innovation. -- Teri Evans-Palmer, Visual Arts Teacher Educator, Texas State University