Learning microbiology and virology from the cinema

In this report, an alternative approach to teach virology and microbiology-related topics is presented. The teaching approach is suitable to overcome the learning fatigue of students who were tired from media reporting on viruses during the COVID-19 pandemic or were less motivated for the discipline.

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Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education
Published
2025-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.00096-25
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Film in Education and Therapy
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Learning microbiology and virology from the cinema

Kathrin Dreckmann, Oliver Schildgen, Jan Smetana, Jan P. Ehlers
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Film in Education and Therapy
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Learning microbiology and virology from the cinema

Kathrin Dreckmann, Oliver Schildgen, Jan Smetana, Jan P. Ehlers
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Abstract

In this report, an alternative approach to teach virology and microbiology-related topics is presented. The teaching approach is suitable to overcome the learning fatigue of students who were tired from media reporting on viruses during the COVID-19 pandemic or were less motivated for the discipline.

Journal of Microbiology and Biology EducationVol. 26(2)
Witten/Herdecke University (DE), Kliniken der Stadt Köln (DE), Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (DE)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 87%
Film in Education and Therapy
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