Nancy Barile - The Walking Dead in the Classroom

A teacher at Revere High School used a student's interest in The Walking Dead to create an engaging curriculum. By watching the show, the teacher connected with students, leading to deep discussions and the development of a class that explores various subjects like ethics, sociology, and leadership. The class became popular, offering students a unique learning experience beyond traditional methods.

What was the initial reason the teacher decided to watch The Walking Dead?

• To create a new class curriculum

• To motivate a student named Jordan

• To improve his own grades

• To understand the show's themes

How did the teacher's perception of The Walking Dead change after watching it?

• He found it boring and uninteresting

• He realized it had educational value

• He thought it was too violent

• He disliked it even more

What subjects did the teacher incorporate into the curriculum using The Walking Dead?

• Mathematics and Physics

• History and Geography

• International relations and ethics

• Art and Music

What was the outcome of the new class based on The Walking Dead?

• It was criticized by parents

• It was unsuccessful and canceled

• It became popular and required multiple sections

• It was only attended by a few students

How did the class discussions impact the students?

• They stopped watching the show

• They focused only on the show's plot

• They became informed citizens

• They became less interested in current events