The class film I most identified with was "Miss Jean Brodie's Prime Minister". Of all the films we have watched so far, this one and the accompanying readings were the most interesting and applicable to my emergence as a new teacher. I was very excited to watch the movie because I love Maggie Smith and I had never heard of this movie. As I began to watch, I was fascinated by his performance and my attempt to discover the message that the film is trying to convey. After viewing and reading the associated articles, I discovered that the primary purpose of this film is to express how teachers can influence their students, and that this influence is not always appropriate. Reading the article “Teachers as Products of Their Schooling: Disrupting Sexist Positions” (Sanford, 2002), I synthesized this theory with the literature and developed a specific conclusion. While it may be appropriate in some educational situations for teachers to express their views to their students, it is more important to set aside our own agenda to develop our students' own views and opinions. Miss Jean Brodie is a colorful character. She teaches pretty much everything except what she's supposed to and clearly favors some students more than others. She is confident almost to the extreme, but hides an internal struggle between her romantic partners. His mantra of “putting old heads on young shoulders” seems to be an admirable quality for any teacher. However, Miss Brodie openly expresses her contempt for the headmistress, 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. Examining these questions in the context of cinema helps unfold a complex story and allows potential teachers to grow as the characters do. Watching a movie is much more rewarding and engaging than reading text or dialogue. Watching the films allows me to internalize the situations and connect deeply with the characters. Deconstructing the story on film allows for a much better understanding. Being a naturally visual learner, I can connect to the story much better when I see Miss Brodie's puffy scarf or Miss Mackay's high collar. Seeing the painting Miss Brodie displays on the wall helps us understand her love for art. Watching the movies instead of reading the book helps me understand and connect with the characters better. By connecting better to the characters, I am able to better understand the concepts of diversity that highlight the conflicts they face..