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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
September 16…Our Ideas about Schooling and TV
What TV shows have influenced how you think about what schools are for, teaching, etc.? In light of what we have been doing in class can you see the show and how you experienced it in a different light? Be specific.
The one show that comes to mind immediately is "The Magic School Bus". That show was really special to me growing up as it showed how Ms. Frizzle made science fun for her students by taking them on fun field trips related to things they were learning about. While it is all fiction, it shows how important it is to keep learning fun and how to keep students engaged and it also taught some cool science lessons so that show for sure shows how I think teaching should be, fun and exciting.
TV shows often shape how we think about education, and for me, "Boy Meets World" significantly influenced my view of teaching. Mr. Feeny, the idealized teacher, portrayed education as more than just academic learning—it was about personal growth and moral development. However, in light of class discussions, I now see this representation as somewhat simplistic, ignoring the complexities of real-world teaching, such as addressing diverse student needs and systemic challenges. On the other hand, a show like "Glee" offers a more modern and relatable view, showcasing not only the passion of teachers but also the struggles they face with limited resources, diverse student backgrounds, and administrative pressures. This broader perspective helps me see schools as environments where teachers must balance their desire to inspire students with the reality of navigating systemic issues.
A lot of the tv shows I grew up watching were on pbs. Such as Martha speaks, sid the science kid, super why, cyberchase, world word etc. Most of these shows were educational and interactive with the audience. Being a child I found these shows to be entertaining plus my parents only allowed me to watch educational shows since my first learned language was Spanish and they wanted me to further my knowledge on the English language. As I got older I didn't watch much shows on Disney channel and grew up watching Disney xd, boomerang, cartoon network etc. It's kinda crazy to see how the transitions of shows change drastically for instance how back then there were mainly educational shows and eventually shows like Girl meets world, Victorious etc. came about and don't do well depicting schools.
One of the tv shows I watched as a kid was "Glee." I don't know if anyone here has tried to watch Glee in the year 2024, but it is WILD. The things they were able to say in 2009 absolutely would not fly now. I think it definitely influenced my view of schools. I watched this show when I was in middle school, and it affected how I thought high school was going to be. What's interesting is I feel like it made me think that theatre kids were super cool, despite the fact that they were constantly bullied in the show. I think I was just in awe of the vocal talent of the actors in their 20s and 30s playing 17 year olds.
I'm also a huge "Abbott Elementary" fan. I love that show because I feel like it's a fairly accurate representation of teachers, especially compared to other mainstream shows about teaching or schools.
As far as student life goes and learning, there were many shows at many ages that influenced me. When I was younger, Sid the Science Kid got me excited for learning and really any show that was on PBS Kids at the time. These shows got me excited to learn and start school and make friends. As I got older, shows like A.N.T Farm on Disney started shaping my expectations of school. I wanted to be smart like them and play instruments like they did. High School Musical is really what I based my perceptions of high school on. As far as teaching goes, Abbott Elementary has kinda been fun to compare because of the diversity and representation in the show. Teaching in urban public schools, anything can happen so I like to see what writers come up with.
In my youth, shows such as Sid the Science Kid and The Magic School Bus were significantly impactful and engaging educational shows. Observing those increased my enthusiasm for learning more. As I matured, I began to observe shows such as Victorious, which inadequately represent the true nature of schooling.
As a kid, some shows I watched that molded my view of school included: Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Victorious, iCarly, and The Magic School Bus. Obviously these shows were very dramatized for viewership but it made me see school as something that can be fun and can create new experiences. These shows did not make me think that the purpose of school was for standard educational learning. They made me think that school is probably mostly for someone to gain world experience and open their mindset to outside factors that they might not experience outside of a school setting.
When I was in middle school, Bill Nye the Science Guy was a show that I watched and learned from. It taught me science, lab safety, and it also was humorous. Other shows that I watched were Victorious and Icarly, and those were not good shows to learn from, looking back. I thought the school stereotype in those TV shows were what it was going to be like in high school- boy was I wrong. One show that I did not watch while I was younger was Girl Meets World, but after watching an episode in class, I can see that the episodes have some sort of meaning behind them, and it has an underlying message that kids should be learning about. For example, the sexism episode we watched, where the boys immediately took the science part, and all the girl had to do was drop a marble. Riley realized that underestimating females just because they are females is not okay, and she spoke up. Only to find out that was the point behind the whole experiment!
I watched a lot of A.N.T Farm on Disney Channel growing up. In the show, a high school establishes a new program for prodigies of all sorts. In the moment of watching the show, I always thought it was cool how a high school found so many prodigies and created a program that would help them further succeed in what they were excellent in. Looking back on it, I think the show portrayed the school in an unrealistic manner where specific students focused solely on one subject, which they were good at. They never really had the opportunity to explore other options which is kind of how students, I think, currently feel where they have to be extremely decisive and know what they want immediately without sparing time to experiment. In fact, a lot of tv shows rarely showcase the process of students deciding what they want to do with their life while looking ahead. Most plots showcased characters who either had no idea what they wanted to do or they knew exactly what they were meant to do. Schools felt like a background character in a way since they frequently portrayed it to be in the back of everyone’s minds.
However, thinking about what we have learned in the class, I enjoy how the show expressed the idea of individualism. Although the prodigies were made clear how “different” they were, they were proud of who they were and continued to express themselves as so. Although there was a lack of a decision process, I think younger me would have been more inspired to find something I can excel in but not in such an extreme way; just enough to somewhat define me as an individual.
One TV show I've watched that influenced my thoughts on teaching and the purpose of schooling is Degrassi. Growing up the show taught me that middle and high schools provide students with many formative experiences inside and outside the classroom. The show also presented teachers in many different lights, some being positive mentor figures and others abusing their power and not having their students best interest's in mind. As a kid I thought the show was over dramatized because of how often new conflicts would arise each episode but now that I'm currently rewatching the show I can see how the show was important for tweens watching it due to the diverse situations presented (school shootings, drug use, teen pregnancy, bullying, homophobia, religious differences, mental health issues, etc.) acting as preparation for the many possible challenges and choices real kids face daily in schools.
The Wire, especially its fourth season, delivered a much more critical and systemic look at education. It portrayed the institutional failures of the public school system in Baltimore, showing how teachers and students alike struggled within a system more focused on standardized test scores than actual learning. The Wire made me reflect on the disparities in education, especially in underserved communities. It pushed me to think about education as a tool not only for personal success but also for social equity. The inefficiencies and inequities portrayed in the show are real-world issues that could be addressed through better policy and business solutions, like more equitable funding and innovative educational models.
One of my favorite shows that I used to consistently watch on repeat when I was in middle school and early high school was the reboot of Beverly Hills 90210. The show examines growth and personal challenges, reflecting how students manage their own social and emotional development as they pursue their academic goals. The show was mostly centered around the “rich kids” struggles through high school. Some of these struggles were drug addictions, failing classes, sexuality, and money problems. It is definitely hard for me to rewatch the show because at the time I had found it so cool and thought that that was how high school was going to be, but now I can’t rewatch it because it is mostly cringey and some of the story lines are definitely dramatized. Knowing what we have talked about in class, I can see how important some of these storylines were to young kids and adults, although cringey, they bring light to some real concerns students go through.
Some of the shows that I would watch growing up, like ANT Farm, Magic School Bus, Bill Nye, Victorious, etc., would reflect how different subjects in school are taught. We would love about the student's personality more than we would the teachers. It would also show that school could be fun depending on what you are learning, who is in your class, and the grade level. From what we have learned, I can still see the show in the same way. There are some aspects to the TV school shows like where they are able to learn life lessons from them.
A few of my favorite shows to watch were Victorious, Once Upon A Time, and Glee. In OUAT, I saw that the teacher was strong and kind. In Victorious, it showed me that no one should be the same in school. We all have our own unique personalities that make up who we are. In Glee, it showed me that different people from different school groups can come together and work together. All of these shows taught me life lessons in various ways.
Some shows that I think influenced me specifically on how I thought schools were supposed to go would be shows like “Sid the science kid”, “Curious George”, and “The Magic School Bus”. In light of some topics we had in class and what we have discussed in class so far, I think that I can definitely see how shows I watched when I was younger affected my thought process on school growing up. I believe that the diversity, despite how little it may have been was very important to me because as a young black person in america whether it was seeing someone who looked like me or just someone or thing that was different from the other kind of gave me the sense that despite how you look school and education is for everyone.
The TV show that I've watched the most and has influenced how I used to see schools was Girl Meets World. That was and still is one of my favorite disney channel shows. The teaching/schooling in Girl Meets World is framed in a way of always teaching the kids life lessons. Riley's dad, a history teacher, was constantly teaching them ways of life more so than actual history, same with the science teacher. I think actually going through public school, it's a lot different. The teachers are more lesson-plan oriented and less personal to the students. Obviously there's teachers out there who do try and connect with students on a more personal level but not to the same extent as in Girl Meets World.
Growing up I watched Friday Night Lights. Seeing how they portray the parties with these big guys with kegs on their shoulders. The "high school kids" are grown actors and they do not really portray how high schoolers look. I have noticed many movies and shows have older people playing the high school kids. It doesn't show what the high school kids look like.
While I was growing up, I watched a lot of Boy Meets World. This show has taught me a lot about middle/high school and college. It seemed like I was growing up with Corey Matthews. High School Musical also taught me a little about what to expect from High School. Lastly, it would have to be Gilmore Girls. Again, I feel like I was growing up with the main character, Rory Gilmore. I can take pieces of information from each show/movie I've listed and put it into my own life. Obviously school is not like pieces of fiction, but there are little things keep from them.
The TV show that comes to mind is "One Tree Hill" this show was about teens that lived in a town called one tree hill and I think that the way they made school and how they acted would not be like it is now. Like one scene the kid mom came in the classroom yelling and asking his kid for her pills when now in the school system they wouldn't even let parents in the classrooms without permission. It was also an episode of a school shooting, and it was too easy for the boy to come in the school with a gun and they also didn't have camera. When now the school systems have cameras and metal detectors to keep weapons out even though they aren't doing a good job because it's been to many schools shooting going on right now when schools are supposed to be "safe".
I grew up watching a lot of “old school” shows and one of them was ‘ A Different World’. Pretty much the show explore themes like race, class, relationships, and personal growth as the characters navigate college life. I personally think that compared to most shows, this is a good representation of college life in a whole. Now there are some over exaggerated moments, but other moments like in class discussion topics and real life situations give a good example to things I’ve witnessed/experienced.
Victorius was the show I always watched, and it made me view high school in a very interesting way. We really only saw a couple of teachers in the whole series. I do not think this show explored a lot of super important themes other than the one episode where they were proving that teenagers have a cell phone addiction. I also watched glee which had a very interesting view of high school such as the throwing people in dumpsters and the slushie splashing. I feel like it depends on the show and what the episodes are about that covers important and realistic content like abbot elementary. After all, a lot of shows are made for entertainment.
Aliyah Ibrahim: A show I used to watch a lot when I was younger was girl meets world which every day there's a new lesson taught to better the kids. In girl meets world they rarely ever really talked about the actual assignments, it was mostly about character development. In class I do see relations in what we talk about because it makes me really think when we talk about certain subjects. Just like when I was little and I would overthink the episodes and make me learn a lot about life.
Girl Meets World and Boy Meets World definitely influenced the way that I viewed the purpose of teaching because I grew up going to smaller schools where the teachers knew students intimately. Boy Meets World especially because Professor Feenie was their teacher from when they were 2 years old to college. I always thought the role of an educator was to form bonds with their students to ensure their success. Although the relationship between Cory and Feenie is quite a bit too close for my liking, it really emphasizes how important having a figure like that outside of your home can help create good members of society because Cory ended up becoming a teacher himself.
Francis Eshun-Baidoo Dead Poets Society: This film focuses on an unconventional teacher, Mr. Keating, who challenges his students to think critically and creatively. When I first watched it, I was inspired by the idea of teaching as a way to inspire change and self-discovery. In light of our class discussions, I now see Mr. Keating’s methods as both revolutionary and controversial. While his approach encourages freedom of thought, it also raises questions about the balance between autonomy and responsibility in education. Teachers can inspire students, but there are also systemic and institutional constraints that may shape or limit such freedoms.
Shows like Victorious, Dear White People, and Grown-ish have had a significant impact on how I view the purpose of education and what schools represent.
In Victorious, the focus is on creativity, with a school that encourages students to explore their artistic talents. While it promotes self-expression, it overlooks broader life lessons and critical thinking, offering a somewhat limited portrayal of what education should encompass.
Dear White People dives deeper, showcasing how universities can serve as platforms for raising social and political awareness. It presents education as a means of confronting larger societal issues, like racism, and suggests that schools play a crucial role in driving social change.
On the other hand, Grown-ish emphasizes the personal growth aspect of education, following students as they deal with independence, relationships, and future career paths. It shows that education isn't just about academics but also about navigating real-world challenges and developing one's identity.
These shows have broadened my understanding of education, demonstrating that it's not just about acquiring knowledge but also about personal, social, and political development.
I believe that shows like “Bill Nye the Science Guy”, “The Magic School Bus And “Kickin’ It” was significant in my childhood and personal development. “Bill Nye”” and “The Magic School Bus” made learning more enjoyable and accessible. They simplified complex topics and transformed subjects I found boring, like science, into something more engaging. Instead of just reading from a book, these shows brought the material we were learning in school to the real world. On the other hand “Kickin It” addressed social issues, teaching me about navigating friendships and relationships, overcoming obstacles, and working as a team. These TV shows have a meaningful impact on younger generations, providing valuable lessons along with the characters. They shine a light on complex issues that students and young people often face, making them more relatable and easier to understand.
The one show that comes to mind immediately is "The Magic School Bus". That show was really special to me growing up as it showed how Ms. Frizzle made science fun for her students by taking them on fun field trips related to things they were learning about. While it is all fiction, it shows how important it is to keep learning fun and how to keep students engaged and it also taught some cool science lessons so that show for sure shows how I think teaching should be, fun and exciting.
ReplyDeleteTV shows often shape how we think about education, and for me, "Boy Meets World" significantly influenced my view of teaching. Mr. Feeny, the idealized teacher, portrayed education as more than just academic learning—it was about personal growth and moral development. However, in light of class discussions, I now see this representation as somewhat simplistic, ignoring the complexities of real-world teaching, such as addressing diverse student needs and systemic challenges. On the other hand, a show like "Glee" offers a more modern and relatable view, showcasing not only the passion of teachers but also the struggles they face with limited resources, diverse student backgrounds, and administrative pressures. This broader perspective helps me see schools as environments where teachers must balance their desire to inspire students with the reality of navigating systemic issues.
ReplyDeleteA lot of the tv shows I grew up watching were on pbs. Such as Martha speaks, sid the science kid, super why, cyberchase, world word etc. Most of these shows were educational and interactive with the audience. Being a child I found these shows to be entertaining plus my parents only allowed me to watch educational shows since my first learned language was Spanish and they wanted me to further my knowledge on the English language. As I got older I didn't watch much shows on Disney channel and grew up watching Disney xd, boomerang, cartoon network etc. It's kinda crazy to see how the transitions of shows change drastically for instance how back then there were mainly educational shows and eventually shows like Girl meets world, Victorious etc. came about and don't do well depicting schools.
ReplyDeleteOne of the tv shows I watched as a kid was "Glee." I don't know if anyone here has tried to watch Glee in the year 2024, but it is WILD. The things they were able to say in 2009 absolutely would not fly now. I think it definitely influenced my view of schools. I watched this show when I was in middle school, and it affected how I thought high school was going to be. What's interesting is I feel like it made me think that theatre kids were super cool, despite the fact that they were constantly bullied in the show. I think I was just in awe of the vocal talent of the actors in their 20s and 30s playing 17 year olds.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a huge "Abbott Elementary" fan. I love that show because I feel like it's a fairly accurate representation of teachers, especially compared to other mainstream shows about teaching or schools.
As far as student life goes and learning, there were many shows at many ages that influenced me. When I was younger, Sid the Science Kid got me excited for learning and really any show that was on PBS Kids at the time. These shows got me excited to learn and start school and make friends. As I got older, shows like A.N.T Farm on Disney started shaping my expectations of school. I wanted to be smart like them and play instruments like they did. High School Musical is really what I based my perceptions of high school on. As far as teaching goes, Abbott Elementary has kinda been fun to compare because of the diversity and representation in the show. Teaching in urban public schools, anything can happen so I like to see what writers come up with.
ReplyDeleteIn my youth, shows such as Sid the Science Kid and The Magic School Bus were significantly impactful and engaging educational shows. Observing those increased my enthusiasm for learning more. As I matured, I began to observe shows such as Victorious, which inadequately represent the true nature of schooling.
ReplyDeleteAs a kid, some shows I watched that molded my view of school included: Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Victorious, iCarly, and The Magic School Bus. Obviously these shows were very dramatized for viewership but it made me see school as something that can be fun and can create new experiences. These shows did not make me think that the purpose of school was for standard educational learning. They made me think that school is probably mostly for someone to gain world experience and open their mindset to outside factors that they might not experience outside of a school setting.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in middle school, Bill Nye the Science Guy was a show that I watched and learned from. It taught me science, lab safety, and it also was humorous. Other shows that I watched were Victorious and Icarly, and those were not good shows to learn from, looking back. I thought the school stereotype in those TV shows were what it was going to be like in high school- boy was I wrong. One show that I did not watch while I was younger was Girl Meets World, but after watching an episode in class, I can see that the episodes have some sort of meaning behind them, and it has an underlying message that kids should be learning about. For example, the sexism episode we watched, where the boys immediately took the science part, and all the girl had to do was drop a marble. Riley realized that underestimating females just because they are females is not okay, and she spoke up. Only to find out that was the point behind the whole experiment!
ReplyDeleteI watched a lot of A.N.T Farm on Disney Channel growing up. In the show, a high school establishes a new program for prodigies of all sorts. In the moment of watching the show, I always thought it was cool how a high school found so many prodigies and created a program that would help them further succeed in what they were excellent in. Looking back on it, I think the show portrayed the school in an unrealistic manner where specific students focused solely on one subject, which they were good at. They never really had the opportunity to explore other options which is kind of how students, I think, currently feel where they have to be extremely decisive and know what they want immediately without sparing time to experiment. In fact, a lot of tv shows rarely showcase the process of students deciding what they want to do with their life while looking ahead. Most plots showcased characters who either had no idea what they wanted to do or they knew exactly what they were meant to do. Schools felt like a background character in a way since they frequently portrayed it to be in the back of everyone’s minds.
ReplyDeleteHowever, thinking about what we have learned in the class, I enjoy how the show expressed the idea of individualism. Although the prodigies were made clear how “different” they were, they were proud of who they were and continued to express themselves as so. Although there was a lack of a decision process, I think younger me would have been more inspired to find something I can excel in but not in such an extreme way; just enough to somewhat define me as an individual.
One TV show I've watched that influenced my thoughts on teaching and the purpose of schooling is Degrassi. Growing up the show taught me that middle and high schools provide students with many formative experiences inside and outside the classroom. The show also presented teachers in many different lights, some being positive mentor figures and others abusing their power and not having their students best interest's in mind. As a kid I thought the show was over dramatized because of how often new conflicts would arise each episode but now that I'm currently rewatching the show I can see how the show was important for tweens watching it due to the diverse situations presented (school shootings, drug use, teen pregnancy, bullying, homophobia, religious differences, mental health issues, etc.) acting as preparation for the many possible challenges and choices real kids face daily in schools.
ReplyDeleteThe Wire, especially its fourth season, delivered a much more critical and systemic look at education. It portrayed the institutional failures of the public school system in Baltimore, showing how teachers and students alike struggled within a system more focused on standardized test scores than actual learning. The Wire made me reflect on the disparities in education, especially in underserved communities. It pushed me to think about education as a tool not only for personal success but also for social equity. The inefficiencies and inequities portrayed in the show are real-world issues that could be addressed through better policy and business solutions, like more equitable funding and innovative educational models.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite shows that I used to consistently watch on repeat when I was in middle school and early high school was the reboot of Beverly Hills 90210. The show examines growth and personal challenges, reflecting how students manage their own social and emotional development as they pursue their academic goals. The show was mostly centered around the “rich kids” struggles through high school. Some of these struggles were drug addictions, failing classes, sexuality, and money problems. It is definitely hard for me to rewatch the show because at the time I had found it so cool and thought that that was how high school was going to be, but now I can’t rewatch it because it is mostly cringey and some of the story lines are definitely dramatized. Knowing what we have talked about in class, I can see how important some of these storylines were to young kids and adults, although cringey, they bring light to some real concerns students go through.
ReplyDeleteSome of the shows that I would watch growing up, like ANT Farm, Magic School Bus, Bill Nye, Victorious, etc., would reflect how different subjects in school are taught. We would love about the student's personality more than we would the teachers. It would also show that school could be fun depending on what you are learning, who is in your class, and the grade level. From what we have learned, I can still see the show in the same way. There are some aspects to the TV school shows like where they are able to learn life lessons from them.
ReplyDeleteA few of my favorite shows to watch were Victorious, Once Upon A Time, and Glee. In OUAT, I saw that the teacher was strong and kind. In Victorious, it showed me that no one should be the same in school. We all have our own unique personalities that make up who we are. In Glee, it showed me that different people from different school groups can come together and work together. All of these shows taught me life lessons in various ways.
ReplyDeleteSome shows that I think influenced me specifically on how I thought schools were supposed to go would be shows like “Sid the science kid”, “Curious George”, and “The Magic School Bus”. In light of some topics we had in class and what we have discussed in class so far, I think that I can definitely see how shows I watched when I was younger affected my thought process on school growing up. I believe that the diversity, despite how little it may have been was very important to me because as a young black person in america whether it was seeing someone who looked like me or just someone or thing that was different from the other kind of gave me the sense that despite how you look school and education is for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThe TV show that I've watched the most and has influenced how I used to see schools was Girl Meets World. That was and still is one of my favorite disney channel shows. The teaching/schooling in Girl Meets World is framed in a way of always teaching the kids life lessons. Riley's dad, a history teacher, was constantly teaching them ways of life more so than actual history, same with the science teacher. I think actually going through public school, it's a lot different. The teachers are more lesson-plan oriented and less personal to the students. Obviously there's teachers out there who do try and connect with students on a more personal level but not to the same extent as in Girl Meets World.
ReplyDeleteGrowing up I watched Friday Night Lights. Seeing how they portray the parties with these big guys with kegs on their shoulders. The "high school kids" are grown actors and they do not really portray how high schoolers look. I have noticed many movies and shows have older people playing the high school kids. It doesn't show what the high school kids look like.
ReplyDeleteWhile I was growing up, I watched a lot of Boy Meets World. This show has taught me a lot about middle/high school and college. It seemed like I was growing up with Corey Matthews. High School Musical also taught me a little about what to expect from High School. Lastly, it would have to be Gilmore Girls. Again, I feel like I was growing up with the main character, Rory Gilmore. I can take pieces of information from each show/movie I've listed and put it into my own life. Obviously school is not like pieces of fiction, but there are little things keep from them.
ReplyDeleteThe TV show that comes to mind is "One Tree Hill" this show was about teens that lived in a town called one tree hill and I think that the way they made school and how they acted would not be like it is now. Like one scene the kid mom came in the classroom yelling and asking his kid for her pills when now in the school system they wouldn't even let parents in the classrooms without permission. It was also an episode of a school shooting, and it was too easy for the boy to come in the school with a gun and they also didn't have camera. When now the school systems have cameras and metal detectors to keep weapons out even though they aren't doing a good job because it's been to many schools shooting going on right now when schools are supposed to be "safe".
ReplyDeleteI grew up watching a lot of “old school” shows and one of them was ‘ A Different World’. Pretty much the show explore themes like race, class, relationships, and personal growth as the characters navigate college life. I personally think that compared to most shows, this is a good representation of college life in a whole. Now there are some over exaggerated moments, but other moments like in class discussion topics and real life situations give a good example to things I’ve witnessed/experienced.
ReplyDeleteVictorius was the show I always watched, and it made me view high school in a very interesting way. We really only saw a couple of teachers in the whole series. I do not think this show explored a lot of super important themes other than the one episode where they were proving that teenagers have a cell phone addiction. I also watched glee which had a very interesting view of high school such as the throwing people in dumpsters and the slushie splashing. I feel like it depends on the show and what the episodes are about that covers important and realistic content like abbot elementary. After all, a lot of shows are made for entertainment.
ReplyDeleteChristina Harper I forgot my name again!
DeleteAliyah Ibrahim: A show I used to watch a lot when I was younger was girl meets world which every day there's a new lesson taught to better the kids. In girl meets world they rarely ever really talked about the actual assignments, it was mostly about character development. In class I do see relations in what we talk about because it makes me really think when we talk about certain subjects. Just like when I was little and I would overthink the episodes and make me learn a lot about life.
ReplyDeleteGirl Meets World and Boy Meets World definitely influenced the way that I viewed the purpose of teaching because I grew up going to smaller schools where the teachers knew students intimately. Boy Meets World especially because Professor Feenie was their teacher from when they were 2 years old to college. I always thought the role of an educator was to form bonds with their students to ensure their success. Although the relationship between Cory and Feenie is quite a bit too close for my liking, it really emphasizes how important having a figure like that outside of your home can help create good members of society because Cory ended up becoming a teacher himself.
ReplyDeleteFrancis Eshun-Baidoo
ReplyDeleteDead Poets Society: This film focuses on an unconventional teacher, Mr. Keating, who challenges his students to think critically and creatively. When I first watched it, I was inspired by the idea of teaching as a way to inspire change and self-discovery. In light of our class discussions, I now see Mr. Keating’s methods as both revolutionary and controversial. While his approach encourages freedom of thought, it also raises questions about the balance between autonomy and responsibility in education. Teachers can inspire students, but there are also systemic and institutional constraints that may shape or limit such freedoms.
Shows like Victorious, Dear White People, and Grown-ish have had a significant impact on how I view the purpose of education and what schools represent.
ReplyDeleteIn Victorious, the focus is on creativity, with a school that encourages students to explore their artistic talents. While it promotes self-expression, it overlooks broader life lessons and critical thinking, offering a somewhat limited portrayal of what education should encompass.
Dear White People dives deeper, showcasing how universities can serve as platforms for raising social and political awareness. It presents education as a means of confronting larger societal issues, like racism, and suggests that schools play a crucial role in driving social change.
On the other hand, Grown-ish emphasizes the personal growth aspect of education, following students as they deal with independence, relationships, and future career paths. It shows that education isn't just about academics but also about navigating real-world challenges and developing one's identity.
These shows have broadened my understanding of education, demonstrating that it's not just about acquiring knowledge but also about personal, social, and political development.
I believe that shows like “Bill Nye the Science Guy”, “The Magic School Bus
ReplyDeleteAnd “Kickin’ It” was significant in my childhood and personal development. “Bill Nye”” and “The Magic School Bus” made learning more enjoyable and accessible. They simplified complex topics and transformed subjects I found boring, like science, into something more engaging. Instead of just reading from a book, these shows brought the material we were learning in school to the real world. On the other hand “Kickin It” addressed social issues, teaching me about navigating friendships and relationships, overcoming obstacles, and working as a team. These TV shows have a meaningful impact on younger generations, providing valuable lessons along with the characters. They shine a light on complex issues that students and young people often face, making them more relatable and easier to understand.