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| author | Makrinov, Ninna Isabel Katsanakis, Nikos Lin, Zhou Gabriella, Crawford Koltai |
| author_facet | Makrinov, Ninna Isabel Katsanakis, Nikos Lin, Zhou Gabriella, Crawford Koltai |
| contents | The purpose of this practice paper is to present the approach we have undertaken at WMG, University of Warwick, UK, to use popular films to support Research Methods (RM) teaching and learning. RM is a vital component of postgraduate engineering courses, as students build skills for evidence-based practice. Students learning and grasp of RM threshold concepts can be improved by using active learning approaches. Popular films have been used to support teaching and learning in various disciplines. Evidence suggests that using them can enhance student engagement and learning. However, literature discussing the use of popular films to teach RM is scarce. We present a case study of our current practice organising a RM Film Club as a co-curricular activity for postgraduates. The Film Club has been co-created by an academic member of staff and three PhD students who are also Graduate Teaching Assistants in a RM module. We share our experience and the films we have curated to support reflection. We present an outline of ongoing research in which we are exploring how postgraduate students perceive the use of popular films in supporting the teaching of RM. To finalise, we reflect that our experience organising the RM Film Club has been positive as we perceive students enjoy the event and have learnt about RM in a fun environment. Further research on the impact of the intervention is needed. We encourage educators to consider similar approaches. |
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| spellingShingle | POPULAR FILMS ENCOURAGE ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO REFLECT ON RESEARCH METHODS Makrinov, Ninna Isabel Katsanakis, Nikos Lin, Zhou Gabriella, Crawford Koltai The purpose of this practice paper is to present the approach we have undertaken at WMG, University of Warwick, UK, to use popular films to support Research Methods (RM) teaching and learning. RM is a vital component of postgraduate engineering courses, as students build skills for evidence-based practice. Students learning and grasp of RM threshold concepts can be improved by using active learning approaches. Popular films have been used to support teaching and learning in various disciplines. Evidence suggests that using them can enhance student engagement and learning. However, literature discussing the use of popular films to teach RM is scarce. We present a case study of our current practice organising a RM Film Club as a co-curricular activity for postgraduates. The Film Club has been co-created by an academic member of staff and three PhD students who are also Graduate Teaching Assistants in a RM module. We share our experience and the films we have curated to support reflection. We present an outline of ongoing research in which we are exploring how postgraduate students perceive the use of popular films in supporting the teaching of RM. To finalise, we reflect that our experience organising the RM Film Club has been positive as we perceive students enjoy the event and have learnt about RM in a fun environment. Further research on the impact of the intervention is needed. We encourage educators to consider similar approaches. |
| title | POPULAR FILMS ENCOURAGE ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO REFLECT ON RESEARCH METHODS |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14256931 |