Teachers do make differences

            This film is based on a true story. The teacher's name was Mrs. Thompson and a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. I feel very touching while watching it and I am eager to share it to my friend.

            After watching the short film, I feel guilty of lying to my students too. I told my Year 1 class that I love each of them and willing to teach them. But, actually I am not happy with a boy name Jason in my Year 1 class. He can't pay any attention in the class, he always busy with his own works, drawing or reading other books. No matter how hard I try to persuade him to join my lesson, he will refuse too. For sure, I met his class teacher and others subject teachers to discuss about this. All I got was the same answer.

            Now, I have a different view. Every child arrives like a mystery box with puzzles pieces inside. Some of the pieces are broken and missing and others just seem to hide. This afternoon, I found out Jason was actually staying with his grandmother only. He has parents, but none of his parents is taking care of him. When I asked about his parents, he will look on the floor. His eyes told me that he missed that. Then, I asked about his grandmother, his eyes seem to have sparkles, he had broad smile, he talks a lot about his grandmother to me. From here, I know Jason is just like Teddy who lack of love.

         This film has actually reminded me of Kafka, 1910 Diaries, he keeps on repeating this line in his diary, "my education has done me great harm in some respects." He indirectly tells us that most of his teachers have ruined his life. If Kafka could have teacher like Mrs. Thompson in this film, his life would be totally different.

         As a result, an inspirational teacher can make a difference to a student, providing guidance and support at a crucial moment in a young person's life. These films also remind me how important an educator can be in forming young minds. Sometimes the process is slow at times, some need more helps than others, each child is a work in progress, with assorted shapes and colours. So, I will try my very best to help Jason no matter how long it should take.