Using Pop-Culture to Engage Students in the Classroom

• Nicolas Dietrich ^[1] ; Mélanie Jimenez ^[2] ; Manuel Souto ^[3] ; Aaron W. Harrison ^[4] ; Christophe Coudret ^[1] ; Eric Olmos ^[5]
  1. [1] Université de Toulouse

     Université de Toulouse

     Arrondissement de Toulouse, Francia

     
  2. [2] University of Glasgow

     University of Glasgow

     Reino Unido

     
  3. [3] Universidade de Aveiro

     Universidade de Aveiro

     Vera Cruz, Portugal

     
  4. [4] Chapman University

     Chapman University

     Estados Unidos

     
  5. [5] University of Lorraine

     University of Lorraine

     Arrondissement de Nancy, Francia

     

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• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 98, Nº 3, 2021, págs. 896-906
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Herein, we describe how video games, TV shows, or movies have been used to provide an innovative framework for students to think about chemistry and chemical engineering. The main objective of this paper is to show how science can be linked with pop-culture, to provide educators with recent materials to use in classrooms, and to discuss the benefits and limitations of such tools. The video games Fortnite, Spiderman, and Angry Birds, the TV shows Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, the Marvel movies, and the animated programs Raving Rabbids and Dragon Ball are used to illustrate different approaches to engage with students and encourage them to learn in a more recreational environment.