Zombies and Superheroes in the Classroom—Creating Lessons That Stick
Zombies and Superheroes in the Classroom—Creating Lessons That Stick
Zombies and Superheroes in the Classroom—Creating Lessons That Stick
By Christopher Robichaud
February 28, 2022
Summary
Christopher Robichaud, a senior lecturer at Harvard Kennedy School specializing in ethics and public policy, intertwines popular culture with philosophy to engage students in his classes. Believing that ethics should be accessible beyond academic circles, Robichaud incorporates superheroes and zombies into his teaching. Through simulations and storytelling, such as creating superhero characters and navigating ethical dilemmas in a zombie apocalypse, he fosters deep engagement and critical thinking. Robichaud's approach aims not only to make ethics memorable but also to encourage students to see ethical issues in everyday life and popular entertainment, thereby enriching their learning experience beyond traditional classroom settings.
Reference
Robichaud, C. (2022, February 28). Zombies and superheroes in the classroom—Creating lessons that stick. Harvard Business Publishing. https://hbsp.harvard.edu/inspiring-minds/zombies-and-superheroes-in-the-classroom-creating-lessons-that-stick