Facts vs progressive teaching

Catherine was a "progressive" teacher, and taught outside of the box. At first, her students did not accept her style, because they had always been taught the facts. They memorized all of the information in the syllabus before the class even started, so that the teacher did not have to teach them anything, and they could go to "independent study." However, their plan backfired, because Catherine used their advanced knowledge in her teaching. She pushed the girls to write better papers, and even gave second chances when they did not expect it. Facts can be retained, but I have always remembered information when an eventful memory is associated with it. When the teacher uses activities and interesting class discussions to teach the information, like Catherine did, I always remember the material more solidly, rather than memorizing blunt facts.

Best Theme

I think that the best theme in the movie, "Mona Lisa Smile," was that being empowered and your own person and not conforming to social ideals is important. However, that best part about that theme was that being intelligent and one's own person does not mean that you have to stray from the normal. If what makes you happy and fulfilled is actually doing what you were raised to do, then the more power to you.

Mona Lisa Smile Prediction

I see this movie, Mona Lisa Smile, being about a teacher who wants to empower young girls to have dreams and live up to the. Not just get their MRS degree. The students will not agree with the teacher's views at first, because all they have known is to get married, not make a career and a livelihood for themselves. Society back then was telling young girls to get married, and their teacher wanted to teach at that school to show the girls what they were missing. Then, some of the girls start to take some of their teachers advice, and thank her for it. I think that this story is not just about women's role in society, but about the character's different perspectives on life.

Test Upgrade

In High School, tests can usually be studied for the night before, or the day of, and a student can still receive a good grade. Cramming for a test or a quiz and making A's is a commonly known tactic in High School, yet things change in college. Normally, if your professor holds an exam, and you don't know the information the week of, you are in big trouble.Knowing the information way beforehand is the key to success in college. Then again, each professor is different, but the mentality of having to study almost every day is a good one. High School testing is easiest for several reasons. For example, reviews are often given, time before class to study is given, and one-on-one time can be made with the teacher, unlike in college. Organization, and section studying is a good way to learn information in both High School and College.