So, I questioned what motivated the learners in the movie and how they develped into a community. Was it simply because he believe in them and no one else really did? I don't know if I would completely buy that reason - expecially persist in a topic such as calculus and at the huge cost it was - using up time after and before class - even on weekends. Something that wasn't mentioned that I believe may have helped motivate some of them was the idea behind not wanting to look stupid in front of their peers. The one girl sat in the "chair" and was laughed at. That would be a big motivator.
Resistant culture wasn't mentioned. The one kid (Lou Phillips Diamond) didn't want his friends to know that he was trying and had books so had books stashed in his desk, locker and at home.
A few times he did say take it step by step - and I know we've read that before in some reading. Breaking it down into simpler parts.
Perhaps the teacher became a more effective by making himself more similiar to the learners. In one of our readings for today it stated somthing about similiar models may be more effective - peers, ect. However, in this case the teacher started to act a little like some of the kids - all tough to some kids, teasing them and threatening them - stooping to their level.
The teacher possessed credibility - he practiced what he preached.
If this teaching method was to really happen I would assume that their would be a high chance of "educational seduction". The teachers personality would overwhelm actual learning.
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