«Μια σπάνια ευκαιρία στον χώρο της εκπαίδευσης»: Αξιοποιώντας τον κινηματογράφο και την κινηματογραφοθεραπεία στην τριτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση

Abstract

Cinema and cinematherapy can significantly enhance the learning process and transform educational environments into spaces that foster empathy, self-reflection, compassion, altruism, and professionalism. The use of films and cinematherapy, particularly within the context of a teacher education group, can facilitate and promote their change and transformation at a cognitive, emotional, and behavioral level, and, simultaneously, on a personal, professional, and social level. Films also appear to help students understand ethical issues, develop critical thinking and social skills, and enhance moral reasoning. At the same time, films can be enjoyable, engaging, and empowering. Through watching films, we can experience pleasure, focused attention and concentration, be inspired, and discover new knowledge about ourselves, others, and the human condition. This article discusses the use of cinema and cinematherapy within the framework of the course "Education in Cinema" of the Department of Early Childhood Education (DECE) of the University of Thessaly.