“Why do teachers keep using American films when ours are so good?” The use of New Zealand screen content in New Zealand schools (Commissioned by New Zealand On Air)

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate and report on the use of New Zealand screen content (feature film, short film, television programmes, documentaries, touch-screen apps, online resource portals and other forms of newer media content) in New Zealand formal schooling. The focus is on primary and intermediate schooling and secondary schooling to Year 13, with a particular emphasis on the four key subject areas of English, Media Studies, History and Social Studies in respect of secondary schools