Is Visual Thinking Useful for Teaching International Relations? Evidence from an Implementation through Movies and Documentaries in an Undergraduate Class

The study investigates the implementation of Visual Thinking (VT) using movies and documentaries in an undergraduate International Relations (IR) course. Through a mixed-method approach, it explores how visual materials impact students' academic performance, critical thinking, self-efficacy, and engagement. The findings suggest that movies and documentaries enhance students' personal knowledge, critical thinking, and motivation, but do not necessarily improve academic performance (grades). Students prefer a balanced combination of visual materials and traditional teaching methods for optimal learning outcomes.

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Visual Thinking (VT) Movies and Documentaries International Relations (IR) Teaching Critical Thinking Student Engagement Self-Efficacy Active Learning Academic Performance Mixed-Method Approach Teaching Strategies

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