Mentor movies are among the most favorite feel good movies that may happen in classroom or not. Every movie has a unique lesson that it teaches and they are based on different characters. They cover different topics but they have one common bottom line: to educate and inspire teachers in their working environment. Here is a list of top nine must watch movies for teachers that captures the attention of every teacher and cultivates their morale in their work place;
The movie is about a new English teacher at a violent, lawless inner-city school who faces a lot of animosity from both students and faculty. Despite the hurdles he faces in his work place the teacher has the spirit to do his job. This movie is meant to encourage teachers to be dedicated and determined to fulfill their set goals however the amount of challenges they may face.
The movie is based on a story of an experiment in an American high school where students learn how easily they can be influenced by the same social forces that led to the horrors of Nazi Germany period. It is based on a true life story. The movie is dedicated to teach mentors to work hard and produce an all-round student who can make wise decisions in any circumstances.
The movie is about a story of a boy who is ever bullied by his peers and approaches a martial arts expert who agrees to teach him self-defense tactics but finally teaches him that martial arts is not all about fighting. The movie tries to educate teachers to know how best to help their weak student and above all teach them about discipline.
The movie is about a lazy, half baked teacher who hates her job and her student but she is forced to return to her job after she is ditched by her rich fiancée. The movie tries to advice female teachers to do their job professionally, make savings and be financially independent.
A young teacher inspires her students to learn to be tolerant in tricky situations and pursue education beyond high school. It tries to encourage teachers to work closely with vulnerable students, advice them encourage them and restore hope of bright future in them.
Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of a strict elementary private school after being sent away from his rock band. He turns then school in to a rock band. The movie encourages teachers to concentrate in the area they are gifted in and help identify and develop talents of youngsters.
Two male teachers become ‘stay-at-home’ dads after they get sacked. They are inspired to open their own daycare centre when they can’t land another job. This movie serves to remind teachers that there are many other opportunities to explore if, by bad luck, they lose their jobs.
Jaime Escalant -the high school teacher- successfully inspires his dropout prone students to learn calculus. The movie educates teachers to come up with strategies to make topics that seem difficult to students become easy and friendly. This will reduce frustration and motivate weak students thus making learning fun.
Morgan Freeman is a radical principal who locks trouble makers out of school and refuses to listen to any excuses. This strict approach leaves teachers, students and the school board shocked but finally helps to change lives and learning of his students. This movie motivates teachers to remain firm in their right course to uproot bad elements and behavior in their learning institutions.
The above movies are recommended for all teachers to watch, as they bear all the necessary lessons a teacher should be equipped with, in order to handle their students appropriately and succeed in their working environment.
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