Name: Comics belong in the classroom
Uploaded: 2018-05-25T14:48:52Z
Duration: 10 min 27 s
Description: Comic books and graphic novels belong in every teacher's toolkit, says cartoonist and educator Gene Luen Yang. Set against the backdrop of his own witty, colorful drawings, Yang explores the history of comics in American education -- and reveals some unexpected insights about their potential for helping kids learn.

Comic books and graphic novels belong in every teacher's toolkit, says cartoonist and educator Gene Luen Yang. Set against the backdrop of his own witty, colorful drawings, Yang explores the history of comics in American education -- and reveals some unexpected insights about their potential for helping kids learn.

Gene Luen Yang: Comics belong in the classroom

Comics belong in the classroom

Historical bias linked comics to juvenile delinquency, stalling their educational use despite their proven engagement power.

Comics in education bridge visual culture and learning, granting students control over information pace and comprehension.

History reveals comics as powerful educational tools, once shunned, now embraced for enhancing engagement and critical thinking.