Hi, my psych class is studying various methods of conditioning and I have to show them at least one film this semester. I haven't seen this film myself, would it be appropriate to show a 10th grade class?
2006-06-05 18:06:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I don't think so. Based on my understanding of parents, you're going to have at least one parent upset because the film is still shocking in its brutality.
You might be interested in the film "The Wave". It's about a high school teacher who gives his students a powerful lesson in how Germany was able to convince people to become Nazis.
2006-06-05 18:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by David B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, not appropriate for 10th grade or in any psych class really, because it's not a movie concerning simply a method of conditioning, there is a huge part of entertainment value within that cannot be ignored. It is not factual, per se, either. You should definitely rent it for yourself and then you will understand my nay vote. (Personally, I like the film.)
2006-06-05 18:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by HisChamp1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Speaking as a teacher and a parent and a huge fan of the movie, I feel it would be highly irrisponsible to show that film to a class. There are too many issues that could be well beyond students of that age to deal with and could confuse them, causing them to take them the wrong way. Go with something like When the wind blows. A hard hitting british animation about dealing with nuclear fallout.
2006-06-05 18:14:53 · answer #3 · answered by smilebuda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...all I have to say is this ... I watched it in film class in college at age 24 (last year) and was a bit disturbed by it. Then again, my little brothers class (ages 12-13) was just shown a holocaust documentary (which disturbed him as well), so I guess it's your call. I'm not a teacher, but could you show them a war movie instead? Read this article for more information, it has a portion on films and war films... http://www.jerryconnell.org/pre_adolescent_combat_conditioni.htm . Hope this helps!
2006-06-05 18:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you could edit out the rape scene! That part bothers me now, and I'm 31!
When I was in 12th grade we watched the movie Sybil in my psych class, and that had some questionable scenes.
I don't think a clockwork orange is a good idea for 10th graders.
2006-06-05 18:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by c'estmoi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a clockwork orange in my 12th grade Pyschology class. Before you show your class you should view the film yourself. and if you deem it o.k. think about the class itself. Are they childish or do you think they could handle it? We laughed our heads off but I still remember what the point of the film was. Another good pscyhe film was Flowers for Algernon.
2006-06-05 19:47:06 · answer #6 · answered by tootsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it. The movie is for mature audiences, and while most 15 and 16 year olds are mature enough to not be shocked by it's contents, I'm not sure their parents would feel the same way.
2006-06-05 18:10:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well considering the level of violence that they show on TV today they will probably not be too shocked by it. What about Fahrenheit 451 ? That is also a classic.
2006-06-05 18:10:23 · answer #8 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-30 07:20:09 · answer #9 · answered by aguas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of graphic violence and a graphic rape scene. You will have angry parents all over you if you show this to 10th graders.
2006-06-05 18:10:02 · answer #10 · answered by neo_maxi_zoon_dweeby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋