A REFLECTIVE ESSAY ABOUT A FILM CALLED RON THE CLARK

The ASSURE model offers a systematic framework for creating learning

experiences that are effective. It stands for Analyze learners, State objectives, Select
methods, Utilize materials, Require learner engagement, and Evaluate and modify. It
has been fascinating to apply this paradigm to the movie "The Ron Clark Story" in
order to better understand how educational concepts might be utilized in practical
settings.

First and foremost, analyzing the students of Ron Clark’s class in the movie
includes their backgrounds, abilities and what motivates them. For instance, before
starting his first lesson at school, Ron Clark makes an effort to visit his students in
their homes to learn and analyze their families, upbringing and infrastructure. As a
result of these visits, Ron Clark observes that his students come from different
socioeconomic backgrounds and have different levels of academic preparation and
emotional well-being, some even coming to America from different cultures. This
diversity highlights the great importance and impact of identifying students' individual
needs and tailoring instruction to meet these needs.

Setting clear objectives is very, very important in many educational settings, and in
the case of "The Ron Clark Story" the main goal is to foster a fun and inclusive
learning environment that will enable students to reach their full potential. To
illustrate, When Ron Clark first enters the classroom, he asks his students to dream
and then lays down five important rules. The most important of these is that students
in the class are asked to establish a family bond with each other. To look at it from
another perspective, at the beginning of the movie, a student named Hadley Craig is
told by her teacher to wait in the trash can outside the classroom, and when Ron
Clark notices this, it can be understood from his actions that he is against
punishment. However, since he has difficulty controlling the classroom in Harlem, he
does not allow wrong actions by sticking to the rules he has set and reminding his
students of them. From this it can be understood that Clark tries to improve and
improve not only the course but also the moral behavior of his students.

Selecting appropriate methods is the next step in the ASSURE model. Ron Clark
uses a combination of innovative teaching techniques such as interactive games,
hands-on activities, and experiments to engage his students. To exemplify, Ron
Clark's use of materials and creation are quite interesting and eye-catching. There
are colorful posters in many parts of the classroom reminding us of the rules. In
addition, teaching his students about the 42 American presidents through music and
dance gives very creative and positive results. He says bringing sweets to his
students motivates them. Students often enjoy small things like this. Recognizing that
not every student will benefit from traditional approaches, he modifies his approach
to fit each student's particular learning style.

Utilizing materials effectively is another key component. Using technology,

innovative props, visual aids, and comedy, Ron Clark turns his classroom into a
dynamic learning environment. This draws pupils in and serves to reinforce the
lessons being taught. For example, even while he was diagnosed with pneumonia,
with the help of his friend, he was offering perhaps the first online course in history to
his students. This event shows students how much their teachers care and value
them and is a great source of motivation for them.

Requiring learner participation is fundamental to active learning. Ron Clark

develops creativity and a sense of responsibility in his students' learning by
encouraging them to be active participants in their own education. It fosters an
atmosphere of safety and encouragement where students are free to express
themselves and take chances in their education. Many of the students have been
made to feel by both the school administration and their families that they are
pathetic and will never be successful. Unlike everyone else, Clark emphasizes that
they are very valuable, very smart and very talented. Thus, with this motivation,
students show more participation and perseverance in the lesson.

Finally, evaluating and revising the learning experience is a crucial step in ensuring
its effectiveness. In the film, Ron Clark frequently evaluates his students' progress,
changes their approaches, and asks for feedback on how to become better at this
sacred work he does. His firm commitment to his students' success and development
is evidenced by this iterative approach.

To sum sup, Ron The Clark is a great example for effective teaching in order to
raise healthy, hard-working and moral generations. As educators, we can learn
important lessons from this movie and show our students more interesting and
productive ways of learning by incorporating the steps of the ASSURE model into our
own education systems.

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