The way I interpret the question for our blog post this week is to reflect and/or assess the value in comparing movies about teachers. Usually our posts are directly tied to the assignment for that week. With that said, I found watching movies about teachers inspiring. The movies I watched were based on true stories. However, I'm sure the writers and director took a lot of creative liberties. Hence, creating a work of fiction.
After watching these movies I realized the best teachers make a concerted effort to reach their students. There are specific qualities that are inherently required to interest, motivate, and gain the trust of any group of learners. The teacher must be willing to get to know their students. It is much easier to interest and motivate them if you have at least a general understanding of there lives. What is their frame of reference? What are their experiences? By knowing them and tailoring your approach to teaching them, you are on your way to gaining their trust. Once a group of learners trust in you and the environment you have created, you have a better chance of getting them to want to do well. The ultimate goal of a teacher should be to get your students to want to learn. Students who have a hunger for achievement, are more receptive to being challenged. Teachers who are able to get their students to believe in themselves are in a better position to continue to raise the bar.
The value (for me) in completing this assignment was the realization that teachers who are willing to go the extra mile, think outside the box, and always stand up for what they think their students need make the best teachers. These movies showed people who never gave up on their students and did not allow their students to give up on themselves.
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