University of Saint Anthony (Dr. Santiago G. Ortega Memorial) City of Iriga CORALDE, CARLA CHRISTINE T. BSED 4 DR.

ARLENE O MONSALVE June 25, 2013 (Tuesday) A reflection on the movie

EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL

The movie Every Child is Special is a about a boy named Ishaan that has a special learning difficulty. He was suffering from dyslexia. Dyslexia is a condition where in a certain person has the inability neither to read nor to write. During the first part of the movie, nobody recognized his learning condition. His teachers always mistook him as a lazy, stupid, and idiot boy who only wanted to avoid studying. He was involved in troubles, beaten up by his neighbor once and discouraged by his teachers. He was even sent by his parents to a boarding school because they dont know what to do with him. Ishaan thought that he was just being punished because of his past misbehaviors. Sadly, his parents and his teachers didnt know about what he was suffering. But even with that above said condition, Ishaan still has a wonderful talent. He is an art genius. As a matter of fact he doesnt only paint but his drawings and paintings can even come to life because of the beautiful colors he produced. His imagination was rich and he can think out of the box. Its just so sad that during the time he was sent away by his pare nts, he no longer paints nor draws. Until there came a teacher (Ram Ninkubh) who lead him out of that dark and unfriendly world if his. He voluntarily helped him to correct his inability. He taught him well and Ishaan responded positively. Little by little that little boy progressed. Mr. Ninkubh initiates an art festival and invited the whole school to participate. When the results came, Ishaan won over his teacher and his painting was printed as the cover of their yearbook. This movie was so inspirational especially to us who are in the teaching profession like Mr. Nikkubh in the movie. As the second parent to our students, we should not judge them specifically to what are their performances in the academic field alone. We should observe each one of their weaknesses and strengths so we may be able to help them nurture it more. We may never know a childs ability if we do not look beyond him or her. I find it disappointing to the teachers I observed in the story. How come they did not notice Ishaans condition way before Mr. Ninkubh arrived on the scene? Why they didnt realize the patterns of his mistakes and all they did was to fail him? Why did they not patiently taught him and instead they keep on punishing and calling him names if he failed? These were the questions troubling me. Unlike what Mr. Ninkubh did, he really exerted much effort to help little Ishaan. The most touching part of the story for me was during the art festival. It made me cry when Ishaan received his award as the one who created the most wonderful painting. His teacher was so happy and I also felt that happiness. I know that it is so rewarding that you see your student became successful even from afar. It just meant that even the little things you taught him, you still had contributed to his success. After watching the movie, I said to myself that I will follow the footstep of Mr. Ninkubh. I will not stop to watch over my students and find out what they can do best and help them overcome their waterloos because I definitely agree that every child is special.