The film from the lesson that I identified with the most was "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie". Of all the films we have seen so far, this film and the readings that accompanied it were the most interesting and applicable to my emergence as a new teacher. I was very excited to see the movie because I love Maggie Smith and had never heard of this movie. When I started watching, I was enraptured by his performance and trying to uncover the message that the film tries to portray. After watching and reading related articles, I found that the main purpose of this movie is to express how significantly teachers can influence their students and that this influence is not always appropriate. Reading the article “Teachers as Products of Their Schooling: Disintegrating Gender Positions” (Sanford, 2002) I synthesized this theory with the literature and developed a specific conclusion. While in some educational situations it may be appropriate for teachers to express their own views to pupils, it is more important to put our own agenda aside to develop the views and opinions of our students. Miss Jean Brodie is a colorful character. It teaches virtually everything except what it should, and clearly favors some students more than others. She is confident almost to a fault, but hides an internal struggle between her romantic partners. His mantra “the task of putting the old head on young shoulders” seems like an admirable quality for any teacher. However, Miss Brodie openly expresses contempt for the principal, Miss Mackay, and does not teach any of the required material. The film ultimately shows Miss Brodie being betrayed by her students, losing her job, and falling in love with her romantic partner... middle of paper... standing. Considering these issues in the context of the film allows for a complex story to unfold and the potential teachers to grow alongside the characters. Watching a film is much more rewarding and engaging than reading texts or dialogues. Watching films allows me to internalize situations and connect deeply with characters. Deconstructing the story on film allows for a much better understanding. As a naturally visual learner, I can connect with the story much better when I see Miss Brodie's flowing scarf or Miss Mackay's high collar. Seeing the painting Miss Brodie puts on the wall helps you understand her love of art. Watching the movies instead of reading the book helps me understand and connect with the characters better. By connecting better with the characters, I am able to better understand the concepts of diversity that underline the conflicts they face.