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Direct linkOntell, Val – Community & Junior College Libraries, 2003
This article, based on a presentation made by the author at the 2003 California Library Association conference, provides examples of how librarians and teachers can use Science Fiction to provide catalysts for discussion in a variety of subjects; teach students how to question intelligently; and stimulate their imaginations, thus motivating them…
Descriptors: Science Fiction, Literary Genres, Learning Motivation, Reading
Download full textOngel-Erdal, Sevinc; Sonmez, Duygu; Day, Rob – Online Submission, 2004
According to renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, "science fiction is useful both for stimulating the imagination and for diffusing fear of the future." Indeed, several studies suggest that using science fiction movies as a teaching aid can improve both motivation and achievement. However, if a movie's plot crosses the line between good…
Descriptors: Science Fiction, Science Instruction, Films, Scientific Concepts
