Can graphic novels be a powerful tool for the classroom?
Since the 1940s, when comic books emerged as a mass medium, educators have experimented with bringing them into schools. This video explores the history of comics in American education and investigates their unexpected potential for helping students learn.
The video traces the evolution of comic books from the 1940s, a period when millions of copies were sold every month, to their modern role in graphic novels. By examining the history of these formats within the American educational system, Gene Luen Yang reveals how these visual narratives can serve as more than just entertainment, offering unique insights into their capacity to aid student learning.
Source: How comic books can help you learn - Gene Luen Yang
