Choosing A Classroom Film

Duration: 22 0:22:00

Genre: Educational

Creator: McGraw-Hill

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Uses a wide selection of recently produced films to illustrate the purposes of educational films and the standards by which to appraise them. Shows how film techniques--photomicrography, time-lapse photography and animation--can help overcome barriers to learning., Describes the five major purposes for which films are designed: (1) to communicate information, (2) to change attitudes, (3) to develop skills, (4) to arouse interest, and (5) to raise problems. Illustrates, through film clips, the techniques most often employed in films for each purpose. Emphasizes the need for the teacher to choose and adapt films to meet the needs of her specific class and situation.

Complete Record: Uses a wide selection of recently produced films to illustrate the purposes of educational films and the standards by which to appraise them. Shows how film techniques--photomicrography, time-lapse photography and animation--can help overcome barriers to learning., Describes the five major purposes for which films are designed: (1) to communicate information, (2) to change attitudes, (3) to develop skills, (4) to arouse interest, and (5) to raise problems. Illustrates, through film clips, the techniques most often employed in films for each purpose. Emphasizes the need for the teacher to choose and adapt films to meet the needs of her specific class and situation., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.