Scientific films in university teaching: Goals, determinants, and evaluation of using films in psychology courses

Author(s): Westermann, R., Harder, J., Petter, E., Trautwein, U.

Journal/Book: Psychol Erzieh Unterricht. 1997; 44: Kemnatenstrasse 46, D-80639 Munich 19, Germany. Ernst Reinhardt GmbH Co Verlag. 92-109.

Abstract: Scientific films are used in university courses, only if they are judged suitable by the teachers. A sample of 242 university teachers of psychology were asked which goals lead them to use films in class and which film characteristics play an important role in determining the quality of a film. The items were developed on the basis of educational psychology concepts and research on the impact of media in the classroom. The results show that stimulating the students and enhancing the classroom climate are the most important goal dimensions. The quality and the suitability of a film is determined, above all, by the scientific correctness and by the quality of sound and picture. Based on these findings, items were chosen which can be used to evaluate films for university courses in psychology.

Note: Article Heise E, Univ Gottingen, Inst Psychol, Gosslerstr 14, D-37073 Gottingen, GERMANY

Keyword(s): audio-visual media; teaching of psychology; evaluation of films; university teaching; MEDIA; TELEVISION; RETENTION

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