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TEACHTABLE OF CONTENTSHow to Use this GuideLetter from the DirectorAbout the FilmKey Statistics / About the IssuesAbout the CampaignTips for Hosting a Successful EventViewing GuidelinesBefore ViewingWhile ViewingAfter ViewingQuestions for Further DiscussionTake ActionResources12-33-44556-1168910-1112-1314-15
TEACHHOW TO USE THIS GUIDEThis discussion guide is intended for students, parents, educators, administrators, andgeneral audiences interested in organizing or facilitating a screening of the documentaryTEACH. The guide can be implemented in community screenings, workshops, or houseparties, and can easily be adapted for use at home, in the classroom, or for a professionaldevelopment workshop. Each suggested activity has been created to facilitate dialoguesurrounding the issues explored in this 90-minute documentary special.Every member of the community has a role to play in supporting our teachers, and in turn,keeping public education strong, vibrant, and innovative for every American child. Thereis a substantial amount of information in this guide, so it is up to the host or facilitatorto decide which activities are most useful and relevant for his or her event. Facilitatorsshould consider audience, timeframe, and venue as they read through this guide.The “Viewing Guidelines” section offers activities for groups, families, or individualsbefore, during, and after watching the film. These activities are opportunities for viewersto make connections between the documentary and their own experiences, as well asto encourage a robust conversation. For screenings that are accompanied by a paneldiscussion, material from the “Questions for Further Discussion” can be used to promptthoughtful dialogue. Because one of the primary objectives of the film is to inspire reallifechange, there is a comprehensive section that can help each of us make a difference,by giving back to our local teachers, helping students, and supporting local educationalcommunities - both individually and through established organizations. By engaging withthis guide, audiences will deepen their understanding of the film’s content, and will beprovided with the tools to help turn inspiration into action. Participants can also accessthe official website, www.takepart.org/teach, to learn more about inspiring the nextgeneration of great teachers – and even find out how you can become a teacher yourself!PAGE 1
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