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Movies with an education theme are a valuable and, yes, fun tool for learning about teachers, schools, and society. The Reel to Real Teaching feature gives you an opportunity to apply your understanding of key concepts explored in each chapter while appreciating the art and power of film. The Reflection provides connections between the chapter, the film, and you, while the Follow-up Activity can build on your understanding of the film. You may also want to visit the Web site's Critics Corner and share your thoughts with your future colleagues.

STAND AND DELIVER (1988)
Run Time: 105 Minutes

Synopsis: Convinced that his students have potential, mathematics teacher Jaime Escalante employs unconventional teaching methods to motivate a class of low-achieving, inner-city Hispanic students. Escalante teaches his students how to stretch beyond their limited horizons, and how to stand up when the world tries to crush their hopes.

Reflection:
  1. Have your teachers ever shared with you their reasons for teaching? Did some teachers tell you through words and others through actions? What were they?
  2. Most careers offer both satisfaction and sacrifice. Consider the professional and personal sacrifices made by Escalante. Would you be willing to make the same? Why or why not? You may wish to revisit the You Be the Judge feature in the chapter when contemplating the joys and sacrifices of teaching.
  3. Consider how viewing Stand and Deliver might influence your answer to the question, "Why teach?"
Follow-up Activity: It's movie night for your campus student education association (e.g., Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa, Student NEA). Stand and Deliver is the feature flick and your task is to create a media announcement for the event. Develop a flyer, a newspaper announcement, radio advertisement, a blurb for a Web site, or create your own idea that really inspires your membership to attend this film.







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