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The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast


Nov 17, 2024

On this Month's Episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Delamarter, Associate Professor and Chair of the Education Department at Saint Martin's University, joins the host to discuss the representation of teachers in film. They discuss the differences between "effective" and "affective" teaching, how teachers are conditioned to exploit themselves through it's origin in religious doctrine, the white savior trope, and why teachers on film are so damn inspiring! This episode really does "Stand and Deliver" the "Dangerous Minds" of "Freedom Writers" who shout "Here comes the Boom!" from the "Dead Poet's Society" at the "School of Rock."

*Note: Audio may me a little lower than in previous episodes Please adjust accordingly*

Production Notes   

Intro: 0:00-2:14

 

The Basics of Dr. Delamarter 2:15-26:37

  • Educational background and expertise 
  • [Hard] Science Fiction fan
  • Loves Literature and Storytelling
  • Studying Teacher Representation in Film
  • The Article: " Avoiding Practice Shock: Using Teacher Movies to Realign pre-Service Tearchers Expectations of Teaching."

The Tropes of Teachers on Film 26:38-49:48

  • Teacher Films as Modern-Day Westerns 
  • Throwing away the Curriculum 
  • Emotional, life lesson goals
  • More Current Representations 
  • Documentaries vs. Narrative Film

Historical Context 49:49-66:39

  • Dr. Delamarter's Expertise begins in the 80's
  • Cold War affect on Perceptions of Teaching 
  • "A Nation at Risk" Report- Schools in Crisis  
  • Teacher Films are set against the backdrop of School Failure
  • Dog Whistling Racism  

Social Analysis 66:40-93:21

  • The "Calling" Myth 
  • Religious origin of Professional Teaching 
  • The Backlash against Teachers 
  • The White Savior Trope 

Outtro 93:22-99:45

  • Book Plug: Learning Space: Exploring Critical Pedagogy Through Science Fiction 
  • Social Media 

 

All clips used under Fair Use 

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