Last Monday, we had our great time watching a movie entitled Lean On Me. The title sounded interesting, but what about the storyline? The answer was superb! This movie provided a very remarkable storyline and very inspiring one especially for teachers. Let us read further to know what the story is about!
1) What do you think of the movie in term of entertainment value?
The movie Lean On Me portrays its entertainment value through its storyline and the cast. Mr.Joe Clark who is the main actor presents his characters very well that resembles an enthusiastic teacher. The way he acts and reacts allows audience to interpret the story acceptably. It is amusing to look at him as a teacher and later on a principal in a school he taught previously. The excellent school has turned into a horrible school with horrible students because of ineffective administration and inefficient teachers. Thus, Mr.Clark's service as dedicated teacher is needed to control the students' attitude and brings back excellence to the school. Throughout the story, Mr.Clark encounters many obstacles including from teachers and parents. These obstacles and the way Mr.Clark reacts to them are the entertainment value that this movie highlighted.
2) How does it affect you as you are taking B.Ed TESL course now?This movie affects me very much as I am a future teacher. This movie is so inspiring and motivating. It gives me an idea that a teacher can change not only the students but also the school as whole. A teacher must know his/her school and students well enough. Other than that, a teacher must be a wise decision maker and firm with his/her choice. I also learn that a teacher must not only teach but be a friend to his/her student, try to listen to their problems and be a good manager.
3) How does it affect you if you relate the story in the movie to the teachers whom you know in the pass?
As for now, I never met such an enthusiastic teacher and dedicated teacher as Mr.Joe Clark. Not to say that all teachers whom I know are poor but not as determined as Mr.Joe Clark. There are several teachers whom I know are very devoted to their profession.
4) What kind of practical/theoretical lesson that you learned after viewing this movie?
Like I said before, a teacher must have skills to tackle their students and manage the school evidently. The knowledge that teacher wants to transfer is not the utmost important but the skill.
