I was irresolute as I took my first step into Mar Theophilus Training College (MTTC) since I had doubts about my next big step into teaching. This was the first time in a while I've been among people since the Corona virus outbreak. I had missed a few of my orientation classes and was a little worried about getting along with others in my class. But all my preconceived notions were shattered once I attended my first orientation class conducted by Dr. Maya. The class collectively sang few songs to release the monotony of a Monday morning. It was the quote," Education is not preparation for life but education is life itself" that stuck with me.
We were assigned with the task of watching a movie and understand its educational implications. I had chosen the movie 'Dead Poets Society (1989)' directed by Peter Weir starring the late Robin Williams. I'd seen this movie a while ago but this time, I decided to watch it to understand what makes John Keating different from other teachers. This Academy award winning movie is set in a conservative boy's boarding school named Welton's Academy which is known for churning out disciplined and academically brilliant students. The story focuses on a group of seventeen year old boys and their English teacher John Keating (Robin Williams). John Keating is a nonconformist and lives by the phrase 'Carpe Diem' which means 'seize the day'. He encourages his students to get rid of their fears, find their voices and live their lives to the fullest through poetry. Their newfound interest in poetry led them to create a secret club named Dead Poets Society. One of t...


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