University of Saint Anthony

(Dr. Santiago G. Ortega Memorial)

City of Iriga
CORALDE, CARLA CHRISTINE T.
BSED 4

DR. ARLENE O MONSALVE

June 25, 2013 (Tuesday)

A reflection on the movie

EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL

The movie Every Child is Special is a about a boy named Ishaan
that has a special learning difficulty. He was suffering from dyslexia. Dyslexia
is a condition where in a certain person has the inability neither to read nor
to write. During the first part of the movie, nobody recognized his learning
condition. His teachers always mistook him as a lazy, stupid, and idiot boy
who only wanted to avoid studying. He was involved in troubles, beaten up
by his neighbor once and discouraged by his teachers. He was even sent by
his parents to a boarding school because they dont know what to do with
him. Ishaan thought that he was just being punished because of his past
misbehaviors. Sadly, his parents and his teachers didnt know about what he
was suffering. But even with that above said condition, Ishaan still has a
wonderful talent. He is an art genius. As a matter of fact he doesnt only
paint but his drawings and paintings can even come to life because of the
beautiful colors he produced. His imagination was rich and he can think out
of the box. Its just so sad that during the time he was sent away by his
parents, he no longer paints nor draws. Until there came a teacher (Ram
Ninkubh) who lead him out of that dark and unfriendly world if his. He
voluntarily helped him to correct his inability. He taught him well and Ishaan
responded positively. Little by little that little boy progressed. Mr. Ninkubh
initiates an art festival and invited the whole school to participate. When the
results came, Ishaan won over his teacher and his painting was printed as
the cover of their yearbook.
This movie was so inspirational especially to us who are in the teaching
profession like Mr. Nikkubh in the movie. As the second parent to our
students, we should not judge them specifically to what are their
performances in the academic field alone. We should observe each one of
their weaknesses and strengths so we may be able to help them nurture it
more. We may never know a childs ability if we do not look beyond him or
her. I find it disappointing to the teachers I observed in the story. How come
they did not notice Ishaans condition way before Mr. Ninkubh arrived on the
scene? Why they didnt realize the patterns of his mistakes and all they did
was to fail him? Why did they not patiently taught him and instead they keep
on punishing and calling him names if he failed? These were the questions
troubling me. Unlike what Mr. Ninkubh did, he really exerted much effort to
help little Ishaan.
The most touching part of the story for me was during the art festival.
It made me cry when Ishaan received his award as the one who created the
most wonderful painting. His teacher was so happy and I also felt that
happiness. I know that it is so rewarding that you see your student became
successful even from afar. It just meant that even the little things you taught
him, you still had contributed to his success.
After watching the movie, I said to myself that I will follow the footstep
of Mr. Ninkubh. I will not stop to watch over my students and find out what

they can do best and help them overcome their waterloos because I
definitely agree that every child is special.