"and the teacher of the year award goes to......."

After watching this movie there are 2 things invaded my mind. There are:

1) "Real teaching leaves a mark"

2) "50% of teachers quit within the first 3 years"





From this movie, we can see that teaching is not for everyone. But if you're  a bright, caring person, and can think fast on your own , you might be suitable for teaching. ... Do you have what it takes to be a teacher?
For me, the best moment of the film came at the very end when Mr. Lowery is trying to rap with his students. It was so real and heartwarming.

There are several hilarious moments throughout the movie but most importantly it is about truly dedicated teachers who, notwithstanding the obstacles, are sincerely determined to make a difference.
Anyhow, I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys finding comedy in the ridiculousness of life or basically anyone who enjoys good laugh ....
It is funny when here are times in which the teachers themselves come across as more insecure, petty and immature than even their own students.I don't like Mr Stroop. Mr. Stroop is a history teacher who is obsessed to be teacher of the year. He shameless begs one student to try to "know as much as me" . What you think about that  ?             

**I ended up feeling great affection for the people in the movie, and thought the film was very good.**

Funny teacher (^_^)..

What does it takes to be a great teacher? Does teachers who get to teach the brightest class in the school are great teachers? I don't think so..

The first thing come into my mind when I see the title of the movie is, who in the world is Ron Clark? What have he done or his contribution to this world? why did someone made a film about him? .. I get all the answers to my questions after the movie ends.

For me , this movie is just like the other teacher's movies that we have watched in the class. This movie is about teachers making a difference in student's lives . Isn't that what teachers supposed to do? To help and guide students so that they can get the education and become a better person? I think that is what great teachers do. They will do everything in their power to their students to success. Inn the Ron Clark story, he had to battle against the system at times to do what he felt would help his students . The steps he takes, the approaches he makes, the energy he extends and the devotion he shows manage to  produce a wonderful outcome.  He reaches the student's  families, in order to help them.  The most important thing is he gives them more than an education and a desire to keep on learning; he gives each one the knowledge that they do matter, and that when they put their hearts and minds to it, they can achieve anything.

In all, this movie is full of redeeming, positive messages and values. It is recommended to all the teacher in all over the world.

**My favourite moment in the movie  is when Mr. Clark had an argument with the principle. He said this:

Ron Ckark:  The problem isn't the kids. It's not even what they can achieve. The problem is what you expect  them to achieve. You are setting the bar here. Why? Set it up here! They can make it. 

Matthew Perry as Ron Clark

The real Ron Clark

Oh....Mr Principle!!!

Do you remember your school's principles? For me, I never remembered them . If you asked me why.The answer is because they have no significant in my life. I bet you do too... : )

HNIC = Head ni**r in charge

From what I've seen, this movie is about the administration of a school.  For those who are thinking to becoming  an administrator some  day , this movie is suitable for them. It gives us a lot of insight in handling different challenges faced by administrators. At the beginning of the movie , there is a line that really caught my attention. That line says that "Discipline is not the enemy of enthusiasm" . For me , this line is very true.  It doesn't mean that when discipline is established in school, the students will lose the eagerness to learn. In fact, the  discipline will encourage the student's enthusiasm to learn.

What makes Mr. Clark a good administrator ? It is his decision making that makes him a good administrator . He was not afraid or feel  threatened with the people who did not agree with him even if it meant being unpopular with the students and his peers.  He stood firm with what he believes is right and good for the school. Administrators have to make a lot of decisions, whether big or small. And in making decisions, one must always remember that there will always be resistance, not everyone will agree with you. But as an administrator, you should not let this affect you.   If administrators become hesitant about their decisions, they will be undermined by the teachers and later on might lose their credibility amongst the students and his colleagues.

I like this movie even though it is not my choice of movie to be watch. Watching this movie have giving me a better insights in handling different challenges faced by administrators.