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6 Movies On Teacher-Student Relationship
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We are all inspired by our teachers at some point in time. Many of us have had that one teacher, who was a big source of inspiration and our children may also look up to some of their teachers with the same awe. A teacher can change the course of a student's life for the better. Over the years, many movies too have depicted the beautiful bond of teacher-student in its various forms.
Here are six movies on teachers and how these characters inspire their students. In Karate Kid, the boy was coached to fight back by his martial arts teacher while in Dead Poets Society, the motivational quotes of the teacher teach life lessons to the students.
Flip through the pages of the ClipBook to check out these six movies along with your children. It is another way of showing them the influence that teachers can have on our lives.
The social and emotional learning program at The Dot Learning Circle emphasizes values such as respect, honesty, kindness, and empathy essential for building and maintaining healthy relationships. Children also learn how to learn and grow from their mistakes.
1. Dead Poets Society
This 1989 movie comes to mind when you talk about the influence teachers have on students. This movie leaves an everlasting impression. Robin Williams played the role of John Keating, an English teacher in the elite conservative boarding school. Check out some inspirational quotes from the movie.
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2. Mona Lisa Smile
This is a feel-good movie with Julia Roberts in a central character. It also features Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhall and Marcia Gay Harden. The movie depicts the life of an art history professor (Julia Roberts) and how she teaches her students about life and love.
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3. Sur: The Melody of Life
This 2002 movie directed by Tanuja Chandra has singer Lucky Ali in the lead. The story revolves around a college-going girl Tina Marie D'Silva (Gauri Karnik) and her penchant for singing. Later, Lucky Ali recognises her talent and enrolled her in a prestigious music school. How she is couched by Lucky Ali for a career in music forms the crux of the film.
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4. To Sir, With Love
The classic is based on a book of the same name. The movie revolves around how a reluctant teacher has to win over a bunch of students.
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5. Hichki
This Rani Mukerji starrer is an entertaining movie about a teacher who suffers from Tourette's syndrome. The movie is based on the inspiring life and times of American teacher Brad Cohen who is a successful teacher despite the condition. The movie shows how a spirited teacher, Rani Mukerji wins over a bunch of mischievous students.
6. The Karate Kid
This movie depicts the strong bond shared by Jaden Smith and his martial arts teacher Jackie Chan. Twelve-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) was in a desperate situation when he meets his teacher Jackie Chan. The story revolves around how he couched the boy in Karate and slowly builds his confidence.
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