User blog comment:Shan48/The Educational Potential of AoT/@comment-31234497-20180306012200

I live in Canada and my English teacher this year decided to have us study comic books. He gave a selection of 5 different comics to choose one and analyze. However, I don't think he is really utilizing the books for their full educational value. He wants to focus on the way the comics deliver the story rather than the content of the story itself. I think there is potential to provide students with educational value by having them read and analyze comics and manga but I think teachers know how to do it and are just giving us the assignments as something new. One of the better parts of the assignment is comparing and contrasting how different types of media can convey a message.

As for AoT itself, I think it can be used as a valuable educational tool if combined with the right assignments. I don't think AoT is the best choice for all projects though. There are a lot of different comics and manga that could be added to what schools already show to students. There is potential but I think it will take a while for the study of comics to be mainstream in standard education.