One of the best
scenes in a movie. Watch this clip (click the link). After that, go stream the movie and watch it - you’ll see
where 21st century learning and teaching can go.
The scene is taken from "Dead Poets Society" where the students tribute to their teacher Mr. Keating (Robin Williams) who taught them think different, to seize the day (carpe diem) and to stand up for what is right.
The main character, (Mr.
Keating) played by Robin Williams is a 21st Century teacher and what is even more incredible is that
this movie was made oh soooo many years ago and yet so relevant today.
What a fantastic performance by
Robin Williams in this film - and the purpose and meaning behind it is a
foundation, a mind-set and a paradigm shift that was the essence of my own teaching
career. So many of us were exposed to uniquely gifted and inspirational teachers when were in school - my Grade 8 teacher was my Mr. Keating.
This movie is
a reminder for us to do an ordinary thing extraordinarily well – bring a little bit of YOU
into teaching and make the curriculum THE KIDS (put them into learning).
Imagine where
you can go with some creativity, personal and relevant experiences, passion,
motivation, authentic meaning, critical thinking, communication, lots of collaboration,
imagination, and just as important, have FUN! This is teaching and learning - make it about you and the kids with a little help from the curriculum and technology as well.
Gather ye rosebuds while thee may (Carpe Diem - seize the day):
PL@OISE
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