Miscellaneous. Movies
The following are movies that add one or more insights into the world of education
that have not been previously covered. Their placement in this category does not reflect
on value but the limits of space and time for commentary.
Film Title Potential Contribution
In A Class Of His Own This film shows the contributions to the school environment
that can be gained from auxiliary staff. It can also be used
as a guidance tool for anyone considering dropping out of
school and taking the GED test.
Maedchen In Uniform A 1938 German film that presents a picture of pre WWII
German education and the social concerns of a lesbian life
style.
400 Hundred Blows Considered a French classis, the film offers insight into the
life and school of a young French boy in the 1950’s
Gryphon A substitute teacher without a guns, drugs and violence
offers an opportunity to build knowledge about success in
this demanding assignment.
Please Sir This film offers an insight in British education and similar
problems between the systems in dealing with difficult
students.
Gospel According To Vic Place a Catholic school in Scotland , add humor and have
fun comparing systems with this enjoyable movie.
Carry On Teacher This British comedy contains enough teacher personalities
to be of value when looking for personality traits that help
create success in education.
The King & I One of the benefits of teaching are the many travel
opportunities. The film could serve as a starting point to
developing an interest is short or long term travel available
through education.
Halloween Town High These “Teacher Horror” type movies due contain some
valid clips for understanding education and might help peek
interest during late October. (Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Student
Bodies etc)
A Separate Peace Any great teacher/school book that is made into a film
offers unlimited opportunities for teaching about education.
The Chocolate Wars & Anyone who works in education will be involved in
Sister Act II fundraising. These films provide a variety of opportunities
to train teachers and enhance existing activities with humor.
Wildcats & Coach Both films offer a look at gender bias in coaching. Wildcats
points to success while Coach indicates that sexual abuse of
students can happen from both male and female coaches
Blue Angel This story of a teacher who throws away his career is one of
the first talking movies about education.
Varsity Blues & Saturday Remind yourself how much influence athletics have on the
Night Lights American Educational system.