3 Hollywood Old Movies That Glorify Education

Naturally On a typical rainy or winter day and you just want to stay at home, you might want to watch several movies.

 If you have a strong interest in education, there are several feel-good and inspiring Hollywood movies that you should be watching.

Here are three of those great and excellent flicks of all times.

1. The movie ‘Teachers’ was released in 1984. It starred Nick Nolte, Morgan Freeman, Laura Derm, and Richard Mulligan.

The film was about a high school graduate who ended up suing her public high school because she was able to graduate even without knowing how to actually read.

This movie discusses and describes all the setbacks and disadvantageous condition of the US public education at the time.

 It obviously aims to address education problems in a satirical manner, through conflicts and over-the-top movie characters.

‘Teachers’ also exposes several public education problems that are still left hanging even up to this day.

What is more interesting is that such problems are not unique to the US.

Many other countries experience those educational problems today.

The teacher in the movie treated the lawsuit not as a blow to the institution but as a timely opportunity to prompt lasting changes not just to the public school but to public education in general.

2. In 1989, the movie ‘Dead Poets Society’ made waves, not because it starred Robin Williams (who was a hot movie star those days) but because it tackled the importance of education amid rigid society norms and strict parental expectations.

 It showed that talented and committed educators could always get in the way to inspire and touch lives of even the most notorious students.

The movie was also noted for its ability to take viewers into typical life in one of those prep schools circa 1950s. Williams’ performance was one of the most charismatic in this movie.

‘Dead Poets Society’ has always been one of those educational movies that are recommended for tackling issues about curriculum and the real value of education.

 No wonder, many schools and classes run and hold viewing of the movie at the start of every semester.

The movie would surely be worth your time. It is entertaining, touching, and inspiring all at the same time.

3. On the other hand, in 2006 ‘Chalk’ was released. This movie presents takes on education through tracing of three unique teachers who are at various stages of their teaching careers.

The focus was at a teacher who used to be businessman.

The two were a teacher who has been teacher of the year for two straight years and another who has been promoted to become an assistant to the principal.

Actual teachers could all relate to the three main characters in the movie. 

‘Chalk’ is a ‘documentary’ film that was produced to show satiric perspectives in education through portrayal of different unlikely events, from pokers to dog shows.

It was produced by the same documentary filmmaker who was popular for his ‘Supersize Me’ (Morgan Spurlock).

 It may not be a full movie, but the documentary proves to be really entertaining and enlightening at the same time.

Education is truly an important subject to discuss. All three films show how life and education are intertwined and are connected.

You should try to view some, if not all.

These Old movies would really be worth your precious time.

What Can You Benefit From Teaching?

According to surveys done Years Back, about Over 50 million people are engaged in teaching in different levels worldwide.

About 12 % of these teachers work in private schools, while others would work in public, parochial and charter schools.

Most Public school teachers are required to pass licensure or Training exams in some countries, while some private school tutors are not required to take one but must have teaching qualifications.

 But there are places that require teachers to have continuous education like a Masters in Education.

Why are there these numbers of people teaching or interested in handling noisy kids?
     

For those people who are after making influencing and helping children, then teaching is an ideal job for them.

Major benefit of being a teacher is having wide life experiences.

You can become a child’s inspiration, motivator, mentor, and educator. This would give you great memories.




You get to have the chance of shaping or helping in contributing into your country’s future.

I think this would be the primary and major benefit you will reap out of teaching.

Aside from that, being a teacher would also give you sufficient time for vacation.

 You would have no classes during holidays and weekends and school breaks would also be vacation time for you.

You are able to spend important days with your family.

 If you have nothing to do during summers and school breaks, you can handle summer classes or do other tasks.

But during school days, you would also have to face long hours.

There would be times when you would have to stay up late, grading student works and projects, computing their final grades or even helping some students in personal problems and issues.

There are some states that require teachers to have continuous education.  They could receive scholarships so that they could continue their education.

Not only do they get the chance to return to school, there are also many venues for improving their knowledge and teaching skills.

There are seminars and workshops sponsored by government and schools where teachers can participate. 

Aside from that, teachers are also exposed to different kinds of students.  Being exposed to different kinds of students can also contribute to a teacher’s education.

Teachers would have different experiences each day, something to look forward to which is of course different from monotonous office work.

In terms of salaries, although it is not the highest paying job right now, teacher salaries gradually increase as your tenure as a teacher lengthens.

 Aside from sound salaries, teachers also have food pension plans, health insurance plans and other aspects of job security.

Starting salaries could range from $5,000 to $35,000 Depending on country.

Teachers who are also handling extra-curricular activities like athletics team or school newspaper, would also get additional salary incentives. 

Teachers are also given the chance to explore their techniques and methods.  Teachers can choose their own or draft their own curriculum.

They could also select the materials that they want to use in their class.  Teachers have the chance to express their creativity when teaching.

There is a continuous demand for teachers.  Education has become one of the major investment of parents for their children’s future.

 If you do not like to work in your own state, you can combine travel with other your career.

You can teach in other states or if you are more adventurous, you can try teaching abroad.

Teaching is never just about the money or the vacation leaves.

It is more than that.  It is about taking or putting the future into your hands. Thank You For Reading.