LEADERSHIP AND FILMS

FILMS ABOUT GREAT LEADERS

What are the characteristics of a good leader?

Malcolm X Daily Questions

Malcolm X Study Guide

Malcolm X Multiple Choice Questions

Malcolm X Study Guide from
New School

Selma Teach With Movies
Background Information

Selma Teaching Tolerance Study Guide

Che Review by Roger Ebert

Cesar Chavez Education for Justice Study Guide

Cesar Chavez Last Fast Study Guide

Lincoln Study Guide

Lincoln Educator's Guide

The Social Network Study Guide

The Social Network Questions

MOVIES AS TEACHING TOOLS

"Movies have been used as educational tools for many years. The principals of leadership and character development can be brought to life very effectively through the use of films. Movies are a very appealing way to connect the student with course material and enrich the learning experience beyond text based reading assignments. A well written and well acted movie can grip a student's attention and provide an ideal focal point for discussion. Billberry and Edwards (2008) note an explosion of interest in using cinema to examine management and leadership behavior because film vividly and captivatingly brings leadership to life. They speak of the richness and complexity of the portrayal of leadership that would be difficult to replicate in other mediums. By providing a common experience that extends beyond the textbook readings and cases, films are likely to motivate and spark the interest of students while providing an excellent avenue for interaction among them."

Maureen Hannay 2012