Thursday, January 20, 2011

AKEELAH AND THE BEE


1) What do you think of the movie in term of entertainment value?

I am not a movie maniac like other teens, but i do consider entertainment. I believe, a good entertainment should include moral values and attention-grabbing
for people to get entertained and motivated. In term of movie production, i would say the story line is ordinary, cliche, but the message intended in the movie make me hold to the seat until the end. Nowadays, moral values has deteriorated, and since movie become very influential entertainment worldwide, this type of movie should be released more.

2) How does it affect you as you are taking B. Ed TESL course now?

This movie affect me on how to deal with school environment. On how motivation is important to help students to learn determination to become consistent. Akeela's coach was a good example for teachers to react with such student who at first very arrogant. Teacher must be good and able to show nobility in all aspects. In the movie, Akeela was seen as an unfortunate child. Brought up by confused single mother and live in problematic family. The reason she became rebellious was because unsettled problem at home, however she still succeed. Luckily she had good teachers around that made her going. That is why her teachers deserved respect.

3) How does it affect you if you relate the story in the movie to the teachers whom you know
in the past?

I like this question. I am very long to share about many great teachers i have encountered. A lot of teachers contribute to my development in studies but one that so significant is Puan Suriyani. A beautiful, thoughtful, tolerance English teacher but strict. She is the teacher who realized me about potentials that everyone has to shine. In class, she never told us directly the importance of English Language, but Puan Suriyani taught us a real lesson. We should be patience in learning, althought people look at us with disdain, we still can go far if we pursue for that. That is what i see in the character of Akeela's coach.

4) What kind of practical/theoretical lesson that you learned after viewing this movie.

There can be miracle when you believe. I learn that attitudes empowers every dreams we want to achieve. School system should touches students holistically by emphasizing in their talent not by their weakness.

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