Film in History Education: A Review of the Literature. Issue 6 (1st November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Peters, William
• Is Part Of: Social studies. Volume 111:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 275
• Page End: 295
• Publication Date: 2020-11-01
• Subjects: Film -- history education -- purpose -- media literacy; History -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Sciences sociales -- Étude et enseignement -- Périodiques; Histoire -- Étude et enseignement -- Périodiques; 300.71
• DOI: 10.1080/00377996.2020.1757598
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0037-7996

Abstract

Abstract: This article charts the ways in which film has been included in history education over time and the research that has accompanied this. Through an analysis of historical development, current strands of educational research are realigned according to Epstein's theory of historical perspectives. Following this, the article presents a thorough critique of research on film in history education and suggests a path for future research based on an informed appreciation of the past.