Effectiveness of using feature films in organizational behavior education: an empirical investigation

PurposeWe investigated the effectiveness of using feature films in teaching organizational behavior courses at the undergraduate level at a mid-Western university in the USA.Design/methodology/approachOur model included the impact of film analysis on self-perceived learning outcomes and cognitive an...

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Published in:International journal of educational management 2024-07, Vol.38 (5), p.1503-1523
Main Authors: Moorthy, Janakiraman, Choi, Sheena, Bingi, Prasad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Active learning
Affect (Psychology)
Behavioral Objectives
Case studies
Digital literacy
Education
Educational Environment
Educational objectives
Educational Resources
Emotions
Learning Processes
Learning Strategies
Motion pictures
Multimedia
Organizational behavior
Pedagogy
Students
Teachers
Teaching methods
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Summary:PurposeWe investigated the effectiveness of using feature films in teaching organizational behavior courses at the undergraduate level at a mid-Western university in the USA.Design/methodology/approachOur model included the impact of film analysis on self-perceived learning outcomes and cognitive and affective changes among students. Structural equation modeling using partial least squares and contemporary mediation analysis techniques were employed.FindingsFeatured film analysis positively impacted perceived learning outcomes and the cognitive and affective components of learning among students. We also found an indirect effect on cognitive and affective change, indicating that learners’ improved perceived learning outcomes deepened their learning and resulted in greater appreciation of organizational behavior theories.Practical implicationsFilms are effective pedagogical tools for teaching complex business theories and principles. We recommend that faculty members pay careful attention to selecting films for study and should design film analysis projects aligned with meaningful course learning outcomes. Appropriate films and carefully designed learning outcomes trigger cognitive changes and have a lasting influence on students beyond the semester.Originality/valueOur study is one of the few empirical studies demonstrating the effectiveness of feature films as a pedagogical tool for organizational behavior courses.
ISSN:0951-354X
1758-6518
DOI:10.1108/IJEM-05-2023-0255