Pay It Forward
~ Creative project

Billy Madison
~ Money

Goodbye Mr. Chips
~ Humor
~ Friendship
~ Food

Remember The Titans
~ Focused mission
~ Physical extremes

Hoosiers
~ Fundamentals

Little Man Tate
~ Gifted programs

Children of A Lesser God
~ Changing paradigms

Jack
~ Inclusive education

Outside Providence
~ A Private School

Higher Learning
~ Challenging conventional
wisdom and excuses
~ High expectations

Drumline
~ The team above the individual
~ More than just talent

Bells Of St. Mary's
~ Bending the rules
~ Understanding family problems
~ Attention to the spiritual
The Other Side Of Motivation
Teachers:  Ditto
The Browning Version: Movie Theme
Blackboard Jungle: The Record Scene
Goodwill Hunting: Movie Theme
Renaissance Man: Movie Theme
Blue Car:  The Wrong Reasons
The Lords of Discipline: Resulting Suicide
Emperor's Club: Always a Cheater
Dead Poet's Society: Too Much Freedom - Carpe
Diem
Basketball Diaries: Drugs
This 1984 film stars Nick Nolte
and JoBeth Williams.
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Summer School
~ Meeting individual needs
~ Recognition of all
improvement

Long Gray Line
~ Discipline
~ Traditions
~ Honor Code
~ School prestige

Teachers
~ Creative teaching
~ Creative assignments

Stand And Deliver
~ High standards
~ Teacher dedication

Lean On Me
~ Safe school
~ Motivated teachers
~ School song

Dangerous Minds
~ Special programs
~ Immediate rewards

October Sky
~ Science Fair
~ Hands on application

To Sir With Love
~ Practical curriculum
~ Field trips

Fame
~ Special school
~ High standards

Teachers
~ Fundamental problems
~ Creative assignments
Michael R. Hattman
Dr. Apple The Movie Teacher
This is a major theme for Hollywood productions.
We can review their ideas, add reality and have some
excellent suggestions for motivating students.
Motivating Students