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Feature Length Films/Videos
Feature length films are usually 90 minutes or longer
and have been made for television or produced for
release to commercial movie houses prior to being shown
on television or sold or rented in a video format. The
teacher may decide to use feature length films as part
of instruction if the following conditions are met:
1. The program content is timely, age appropriate as
determined by the Motion Picture Association of America
rating system, and related to current instructional
objectives;
2. Only one
feature length film may be used in any course during the
year;
3. Strict adherence to fair use guidelines under
copyright law must be maintained. See the attached
copyright guidelines for pre-recorded (commercial) video
tapes;
4. The teacher accepts responsibility for the
decision to use the feature length film;
5. The department chairperson’s and the
administrator’s signature on the Materials Evaluation
Form indicate that there is agreement with the teacher’s
use of this material in the classroom.
A school-level committee composed
of at least three classroom teachers must evaluate the
actual film/video and complete a Materials Evaluation
form. It is especially important to check all criteria
and appropriate grade level(s), write comments as to how
the film supports, enhances, or extends instruction to
achieve course objectives. The evaluation form must
include a minimum of three signatures and must be signed
by the Department Chairperson and the
Administrator/Designee. A copy of the evaluation form is
to be kept on file in the school. The evaluation form
along with the teacher’s lesson plan must be forwarded
to the appropriate coordinator for final
review and approval. If a feature length film is
recommended it is approved for your school only.
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