tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436223218573301613.post7062533100251297095..comments2024-01-06T16:36:00.015-08:00Comments on At the Teacher's Desk: Tuesdays with Morrie / Teacher MoviesJarrod Lamshedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01670550802220250080noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436223218573301613.post-63499020025655130372009-06-25T03:44:56.926-07:002009-06-25T03:44:56.926-07:00I read it a few years ago, but I distinctly rememb...I read it a few years ago, but I distinctly remember that I couldn't put "Tuesdays With Morrie" down. It was a compelling and emotionally engaging read, especially for those of us passionate about teaching...it is powerful stuff! Robin Williams' performance in "Dead Poets' Society" also made a lasting impression on me. Can I recommend the most influential piece of literature (around pedagogy) that I've read? Get your hands on "Pedagogy Of The Oppressed", Paulo Freire. Also, if you teach a child with Asperger Syndrome (or any Autism Spectrum disorder), Mark Haddon's "The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time" is incredibly insightful.Fiona Jollyhttp://web.me.com/girlsclass/fiona_jollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436223218573301613.post-91960298779097332302009-06-24T22:58:45.905-07:002009-06-24T22:58:45.905-07:00Sounds like a good read for the holidays. I've...Sounds like a good read for the holidays. I've read The Last Lecture too - it's awesome! As for movies - Dead Poets Society, Goodbye Mr Chips, To Sir With Love were the ones that made me want to become a teacher. Since then I've added Mona Lisa Smile, Dangerous Minds, Take the Lead & Mr Holland's Opus. Then there is Christy, which was originally a book and turned into a TV series (I read the book first). What do I like about all of these? They're teachers who made a difference, didn't underestimate the capabilities of their students as they challenged them and helped them to aim high. They were risk takers who were prepared to step outside the accepted norms and try something different for the sake of their kids.Kirstin (Keamac)http://keateach.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436223218573301613.post-31726200732990744492009-06-24T14:45:42.684-07:002009-06-24T14:45:42.684-07:00@ Pam - How could I forget Dead Poets' Society...@ Pam - How could I forget Dead Poets' Society?! Great movie. I thought of a couple more... The History Boys (though a little disturbing in parts!), Mr Holland's Opus, Lean on Me and Man Without a Face (a former teacher, but it still counts). And what about TV.. Boston Public.Jarrod Lamshedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670550802220250080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436223218573301613.post-1269017023438495642009-06-24T09:13:03.606-07:002009-06-24T09:13:03.606-07:00I read it when it was first published. Buckets of ...I read it when it was first published. Buckets of tears! What a powerful book. I have tried (less successfully) to same visits with a former boss. I have not seen the movie.John Hadley Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484977903995419205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436223218573301613.post-17259260576582869072009-06-24T04:36:33.015-07:002009-06-24T04:36:33.015-07:00I loved this book. Read it quite a long time ago n...I loved this book. Read it quite a long time ago now. I also found Dead Poets' Society & more recently School of Rock pretty inspiring.<br /><br />On a non-teaching note you should read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch - leads to some critical self-reflection.Pam Thompsonhttp://thompson67.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.com