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A PARTIAL REQUIREMENT IN FOUNDATION OF INCLUSIVE AND SPECIAL
EDUCATION
EDUCATING PETER: A MOVIE REVIEW
SUBMITTED BY:
KAREN M. PELONGCO
BSED III- SOCIAL STUDIES
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Educating Peter is a movie about learning and growing by Thomas G. Goodwin. This movie
review is based on a Goodwin film of a Down’s syndrome child that faces many obstacles while
attending a regular elementary school. "Educating Peter" is a movie about a boy named Peter
who has trouble learning. It shows how hard it is for him to go to school and how he feels when
he doesn't understand things.
The movie starts with Peter in a regular school, but he's having a hard time keeping up with the
other kids. He gets frustrated and doesn't feel confident. But then, Peter gets to go to a special
school where they help kids who learn differently. This new school is a good place for Peter, and
he starts to feel better about himself and learns more.
The main idea is that including kids with disabilities in regular classrooms can be good for
everyone. At first, it's hard. Peter acts out, and his classmates are scared. The teacher, though, is
patient and understanding. She uses simple instructions and lots of praise. For example, instead
of punishing Peter for hitting, she shows him how to play nicely. Slowly, the kids learn to be
friends with Peter, and he learns to behave better. One girl even helps Peter with his schoolwork,
showing how classmates can support each other.
One scene shows Peter getting upset and hitting a classmate. The teacher doesn't yell; she calmly
helps him calm down and shows him a better way to act. Later, we see Peter proudly showing
his class his work, and the kids cheer for him. This shows how the teacher's approach and the
kids' support helped Peter feel good about himself. Another example is a girl patiently helping
Peter with his schoolwork.
Peter, who has Down syndrome, had trouble sitting still, listening, and keeping his hands to
himself. He sometimes hit or kicked other kids. His classmates were scared and confused at first.
The teacher and classmates worked together. They talked about how to help Peter, and the kids
learned to be patient and help him when he needed it. Positive words and showing Peter what to
do helped more than punishment.
The movie shows how important it is to have kids with disabilities learn with other kids. At first,
it was hard. Some kids were afraid of Peter. But over time, everyone learned from each other.
The kids learned to be kind and helpful, and Peter learned to be part of the class. It gives the idea
that while inclusive classrooms can be challenging, they can also bring big benefits for everyone.
The movie shows how people sometimes feel scared or unsure around people with disabilities.
At first, some kids didn't want Peter in their class because he was different. This shows that some
people aren't used to being around people with disabilities. But the movie also shows that with
time and understanding, these feelings can change. The teacher's patience and the kids'
willingness to help Peter changed their minds.
Peter's presence changed how his classmates acted. At first, they were afraid, but they learned to
be more patient and understanding. They helped him, and in turn, he helped them learn about
kindness and acceptance. Whether these changes lasted is hard to say for sure, but the movie
shows that the experience had a positive effect on the kids.
The teacher used positive words and showed Peter what to do. She also worked with the other
kids to help them understand Peter and how to help him. The kids helped each other and Peter.
Peer support was a key strategy. Additional help might have included more one-on-one time with
Peter, or working with specialists to create a better learning plan.
The movie shows that "normal" is just what most people are like, but that's okay. Peter is
different, but that doesn't make him bad or less important. The movie tries to show that everyone
is different in their own way. It challenges stereotypes by showing how Peter can learn and be a
good friend, even though he has Down syndrome. It shows that having a disability doesn't mean
someone can't be happy and successful.
Peter had trouble in class because he acted out. But his teacher and classmates learned to
understand him better, and he learned how to behave better. The main things that helped were
patience, kindness, and teaching him what to do instead of punishing him. This teaches us that
understanding and support are key to helping kids with disabilities learn and grow.
Empathy, or understanding how someone else feels, is very important in the movie. The teacher
showed empathy for Peter, and the other kids learned to feel empathy for him too. It shows that
when people are kind and understanding, everyone benefits. This makes inclusive classrooms
work better.
Some things could have been better. The movie shows that the teachers and other kids had to
help Peter a lot with his behavior. Maybe more help from special education teachers or
therapists could have made things easier for everyone. This suggests that schools need more
support for teachers and more specialized help for kids with disabilities.
Peter's story is touching because it shows how much kindness and understanding can help
someone overcome challenges. It makes me believe that inclusive education is really important.
All kids should have a chance to learn together and help each other grow. It makes me think
about how we can make schools better for all kids.
Watching "Educating Peter" made me think about how important it is to include everyone. It
showed me that even when it's hard at first, kindness and patience can make a big difference. It's
not just about helping the child with a disability; it helps all the kids learn about being kind and
understanding.
One scene shows Peter getting upset and hitting a classmate. The teacher doesn't yell; she calmly
helps him calm down and shows him a better way to act. Later, we see Peter proudly showing his
class his work, and the kids cheer for him. This shows how the teacher's approach and the kids'
support helped Peter feel good about himself. Another example is a girl patiently helping Peter
with his schoolwork.
Oveall, "Educating Peter" is a nice movie that shows us how important it is to help kids who
learn in different ways. It's a good reminder that everyone learns at their own pace and that we
should be kind and understanding to those who need extra help.
"Educating Peter" shows that inclusive education can work, but it needs teachers who are patient,
understanding and accepting of every child, and classmates who are willing to learn and help. It's
not always easy, but the benefits are big. Real schools can learn from this movie by focusing on
kindness, patience, acceptance and teaching kids to be good friends, no matter how different they
are.
