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How we chose the most inspiring teacher movies. For this list, we focused on films with messaging about overcoming the odds, movies that feature teachers who help their students realise their full potential – either through tough love or by teaching them a new way of looking at the world.
TED-Ed's Educator Talks program brings educators (teachers, principals, Ed consultants, CEOs, nonprofit leaders and industry trailblazers) to consider and share the most relevant and transformational ideas in the education landscape across the globe.
- Caine’s Arcade
- Taylor Mali’s Poem “What Teachers Make”
- “The History Teacher” by Billy Collins
- Sir Ken Robinson’s Ted Talk: “Do Schools Kill Creativity?”
- Brene Brown: Empathy vs. Sympathy
- Brain Rules
- Rita Pierson: Every Kid Needs A Champion
- Born to Learn
- “Kid President’s Pep Talk to Teachers and Students”
- 12+ Must-See Teacher Movies
All it takes is a cardboard box and little bit of imagination. Be sure to watch Caine’s Arcade 2for even more inspiration.
Look for other teacher inspired Taylor Mali poems, such as “Like Lilly, Like Wilson,” “Miracle Workers,” “Any Language, Much Less English.”
This one is not a video, but take a moment to read this poemby the US Poet Laureate dubbed “the most popular poet in America.”
A classic videotaped talk that inspired a radical shift in the way we think about education. Here is Ken Robinson’s playlist of 10 more TEDtalks about Education
“Connection is why we are here. It is what gives purpose to our lives.” Also watch her TEDtalk on The Power of Vulnerability.
Don’t skip recess and be sure to let your kids get up and move around in class. John Medina has defined 12 Brain Rules, backed by research, that help us understand how kids (or anybody) learns best. Watch the videos.Read the book. Share with colleagues.
“Because getting a -18 on a 20 point test sucks the life out of you. Getting a +2 says I’m not all bad! … Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them. Who understands the power of connection. And insists that they can become the best that they can possibly be. Is this job tough? You betcha. But it is not impossible. We c...
It’s never just play. Darwin’s father said he would never amount to much because he spent too much time playing with insects.
If you liked that one, here’s another Pep Talk from Kid President. And a whole lot more Pep Talks from Kid President.
If you are up for a feature length film, TeacherHub.com recommends these classics. Also check out The WeAreTeachers A-Z Movie LIst. Be sure to put To Sir With Love at the top of your list!
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Oct 14, 2023 · However, even the most passionate teachers sometimes need a little motivation and inspiration. To restore your enthusiasm and remind you of the profound impact you have on students, here are 17 inspirational videos that will reignite your love for teaching.
To help inspire and motivate you, here are 17 inspirational videos that will remind you why you teach. 1. “Teachers Make a Difference” by Good Morning America. This video highlights the incredible impact teachers have on their students’ lives and how they can truly make a difference. 2. “The Power of Words” by Shane Koyczan
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