The Image of the Teacher in Film

A study examined the way teachers have been portrayed in nine films spanning a 50-year time period. Thirty-seven teachers attending a graduate education course completed a 27-item questionnaire to rate each of nine films. Results indicated that although the teachers portrayed in the films were disti...

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Main Author Epstein, Yakov M
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.08.1991
Subjects
Analysis of Variance
Characterization
Elementary Secondary Education
Film Genres
Higher Education
Mass Media Role
Media Research
Teacher Behavior
Teacher Characteristics
Teacher Role
Teacher Stereotypes
Teachers
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Summary:A study examined the way teachers have been portrayed in nine films spanning a 50-year time period. Thirty-seven teachers attending a graduate education course completed a 27-item questionnaire to rate each of nine films. Results indicated that although the teachers portrayed in the films were distinctly different from each other, overall, the teachers were portrayed as earnest and dedicated, but poorly trained, inept, rebellious, and dull. Findings suggest that viewers would neither emulate these teachers nor be inspired by them to become teachers. (RS)