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SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

 

 

FILMS AND VIDEOS

 

The purpose of showing films and videos is to assist in presenting difficult concepts and to expand and enhance the curriculum.  The following expectations and guidelines are presented to ensure that films and videos are used appropriately.

 

General Expectations:

 

1.

Films and videos should be used as a "break" from the instructional program or as a "reward" only with prior approval of the principal.

 

2.

Films and videos are generally for your class only and should be shown to no more than two classes at a time as proper use of a film or video is difficult with large groups.  Any departure of this procedure should have the approval of the principal.

 

3.

Teachers are expected to remain with the class while the film or video is being shown.

 

4.

Teachers are expected to use films and videos selected for a specific class or subject matter related to present curriculum material.

 

5.

Principals are expected to maintain a film and video usage monitoring system for all teachers in the school.

 

6.

Films and videos dealing with drugs and sex education must be on the approved list or approval must be received from the central office prior to viewing.

 

Guidelines:

 

A.

Selecting Films/Videos

 

1.

Consult film catalog for your grade level.

 

2.

Select subject area films to match your objective.

 

B.

Lesson Plans

 

1.

Name of film or video and length of film or video must be specified on lesson plans.

 

2.

Lesson objective must correlate to content of film or video.

 

3.

Method used to evaluate students' understanding of content must be specified on lesson plans.

 

C.

Showing the Film or Video

 

1.

Ensure that the film or video is appropriate for the objective.

 

2.

Share with the class the objective for showing the film or video.

 

3.

State how students are to interact with film or video, i.e. watch for 3 events, write a summary, etc.  Viewing should not be a passive experience.

 

D.

After the Film

 

1.

Check the class for understanding, i.e. write a summary, list 3 events, fill out a comprehension check, ask questions, etc.

 

2.

Provide closure --- restate objectives and have students state what was learned.

 

**Written approval may be in the form of the principal's initials on the lesson plans.

 

Revised:  August, 1998

 

 

Ref:      Board minutes, 8-8-88, 8-10-98

 

Cameron Parish School Board