Reflection on Beyond The Blackboard

Beyond The Blackboard

Teaching is one of the most difficult jobs in the present day, for it
demands wide knowledge on how he/she will deliver the subject-matter to
the learners. It highly requires determination, enthusiasm, pleasing
behavior, passion and desire of changing the lives of the students. It is
not just about imparting a new lesson to your students; but it is also
about helping them to accomplish their dreams for their family in the near
future and for themselves. However, it also involves creating effective
ideas in managing the class and knowledge of discipline. All of these are
some qualities that a teacher should possess and no doubt, it’s hard to
find such great teachers.

I really appreciated the movie, Beyond the Blackboard, for it showed the
real life challenges of a teacher, in what manner she conquered her
weaknesses, how she overcome her fears and most importantly, in what method
she changed the lives of her students and in what way she transformed the
perspective of each parents for the future of their children. The movie
inspired me to pursue the profession that I have chosen, which is to become
a Teacher someday; it helped me to unleash my inner-self. I can relate to
the protagonist, named Stacey Bess, who’s an epitome of a determined and
a passionate teacher; like her, I also find school as a real home. It is
where I can show to the whole world what I really feel inside and it is
where I can feel the belonging. I was really amazed when she accepted the
work even if she didn’t know how hard it is to be in that particular place.

There are four significant qualities that I’ve learned in the movie, which
are essential for me to become an effective teacher in the future. First,
the principle of being passionate. It will assist me not to give up in
hefty adversaries that will come up in my teaching journey, through this
I can be the instrument to change the lives of my students and will
encourage them to pursue their dreams. Second, optimism, no matter how
hard the circumstances are, I will look into the brighter side of
everything and will come up with better solutions on how am I going to
overcome the trials that I am about to face. Third, no matter what
struggles may come, I should be brave and determined for this will help
me to fight against my weaknesses and fears. Fourth, becoming a role
model and an inspiration; I’ll teach them to realize that having a dream
is one of the most essential thing a person should possess and encourage
them to do good unto others; by these ideas, they can be good epitomes to
other people.

Nevertheless, I have reflected that as Teachers, we need to show

compassion to our students, to their parents and to other people around
them. There’s one scene in the movie which will remain in my heart, it is
when Stacey, did her best to make the place look like a real classroom and
exerted much effort to provide the needs of her students.
Perhaps, this movie is one the best movies that I have ever watched. For
it is full of inspiration; it introduces and open the minds of each
student, teachers, parents and other people that a teacher’s job is not
easy and will let them open their eyes and not to underestimate it.