International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Volume 2, Number 2, July 2008
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Superhero as Metaphor: Using Creative Pedagogies to Engage
Video case studies of realistic scenarios have long been used to illustrate
course concepts and provide variety in the classroom. The growing popularity
of superheroes in film suggests an openness to experience beyond the
traditional fare. This qualitative study uses content analysis to explore
how students’ understanding of ethics concepts changed over time
after viewing a superhero film and writing with metaphor. A pre-test
post-test design was used, where students in an undergraduate management
course completed a writing assignment before and after experiencing
the film. Results suggest that after students were exposed to the treatment,
they had a deeper understanding of the role of personal ethics and were
better able to articulate their new knowledge in writing. Implications
for future research are discussed.
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Christie H. Burton
Clayton State University
Morrow, Georgia, USA
christieburton@clayton.edu
I hold degrees from Eastern Michigan University (B.B.A.), Central Michigan University (M.S.) and The George Washington University (Ed.D.), where I completed my doctoral work in Human Resource Development (HRD) in 2003. I am currently an assistant professor at Clayton State University and am the coordinator for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree program in the College of Professional Studies. I received a University System of Georgia Chancellor’s Award to participate in a faculty development trip to Nigeria and Cameroon and am currently working on a related project regarding African HRD and international socialization of faculty. My research interests include organizational culture, national culture and pedagogy.