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Tiêu đề
Using TV to teach? Teaching civics and democratic ideals through The West Wing and House of Cards
Tác giả
Toll B.T.
Năm xuất bản
2022
Source title
Journal of Social Science Education
Số trích dẫn
0
DOI
10.11576/jsse-4493
Liên kết
Tóm tắt
Highlights:-Combining television shows allows us to increase student interest and knowledge of politics-Use of only one show can increase either interest or knowledge, but not both. Purpose: The typical Introduction to American Politics course has a plurality (if not majority) of students who take the course to satisfy a general education requirement rather than having a deep interest in the subject. It is also difficult because students lack interest and knowledge about the topic. Yet, many believe they know everything they need to in order to have opinions on the topic. This paper seeks a way to increase political interest and knowledge among students who are taking an introductory course. Design/methodology/approach: Using two well-known television programs, The West Wing and House of Cards, the study tests whether students gain an interest in politics and learn more about the topic when a class incorporates clips from popular shows. The study consists of 4 semesters with different treatments to determine the effects of each show and when the shows are combined on student interest, knowledge, and perceived political engagement. Findings: Students report being more interested in politics in a course that uses The West Wing because of its positive views toward American democracy. Yet, they are not necessarily more knowledgeable or feel that participation is important for doing well in courses. On the other hand, students in the House of Cards condition felt more knowledgeable about politics but were actually less interested in politics. Research limitations/implications: This study was completed in a small, rural, and largely conservative liberal arts college in the United States. While the students accurately reflected the student body at the institution, they were not representative of college students overall. © 2022, sowi-online e.V.. All rights reserved.
Từ khóa
classroom engagement; political interest; political knowledge; television drama
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