There was this acting teacher who would always start the class by making students do a five - minute long improvised dance without any music. He claimed it was to loosen them up and make them more creative. However, most of the students found it extremely awkward and unhelpful. They ended up feeling more self - conscious rather than being inspired to act. It was a really strange approach to teaching acting.
One ridiculous Christmas story could be about a reindeer that thought it was a chicken. So instead of pulling Santa's sleigh, it was trying to peck at the snow like a chicken looking for food. It made a big mess in Santa's stable and the other reindeer were very confused.
A funny ridiculous Christmas story is when Santa's sleigh got a flat 'tire' (a reindeer hoof went wrong). So, he had to land at a local auto repair shop. The mechanics there were stunned to see Santa and his reindeer. They tried to fix the sleigh using their regular tools and in the end, they used some old bicycle parts. Santa managed to continue his journey but the sleigh looked really strange.
Well, there was an acting teacher who insisted that all his students wear clown noses during every class. He said it would help them be more in touch with their inner child and be more spontaneous. But it just made the students look ridiculous and distracted them from the real acting work. They couldn't take the class seriously with those noses on.
Viola Davis is an inspiring actress as well. She has broken barriers in Hollywood. In 'Fences', she gave a powerful performance that was not only critically praised but also showed her ability to carry a movie with her acting skills. She has been an advocate for more diverse roles for black actresses and her own success is a testament to her talent and perseverance.
Maybe there is a story about a teacher who worked in a very underprivileged area with limited resources. However, this teacher was resourceful and used whatever was available in the community to create a rich learning environment. For instance, they used local artisans to teach crafts as part of art lessons and invited local elders to share their wisdom for history lessons. This story is inspiring as it shows that a lack of resources doesn't have to mean a lack of quality education.
The story of Anne Sullivan is very inspiring. She was Helen Keller's teacher. Helen was blind and deaf, but Anne Sullivan didn't let that stop her. She patiently taught Helen how to communicate through touch. Her perseverance and the way she unlocked Helen's potential is a great motivational story for teachers everywhere.
Mr. Clark, from the movie 'Lean on Me'. He took over a failing high school. He was strict but fair. He implemented new rules to bring discipline to the school. He also motivated the students to believe in themselves. Under his leadership, the school's performance improved significantly. His story shows how a teacher can turn around a whole school environment through determination and the right approach.
Another common story is about the teacher who gives very little feedback. For example, when students write essays, the teacher just writes 'good' or 'bad' without any specific comments on how to improve. This doesn't help the students grow. In addition, some lazy teachers rely too much on worksheets. They hand out worksheets day in and day out, not bothering to create more engaging teaching materials or methods. This makes the learning process dull and less effective for the students.
One inspiring story is about a teacher who taught in a war - torn area. Despite the danger, he continued to hold classes in a bomb shelter. He made sure the students had some sense of normalcy and education. His dedication was remarkable.