Yesterday I watched an Indian movie called "Hiccup Teacher". The plot of the film can be summarized as a typical story of how an ordinary teacher helps a group of students who have lost confidence to regain their self-esteem, change themselves, overcome various forms of discrimination, and ultimately achieve good results. However, the entire plot has its own unique tone, with infectiousness and a certain degree of realism.
The protagonist, Naina, is a person with Tourette's syndrome. She has a high education and dreams of becoming a good teacher. Tourette's syndrome causes her to involuntarily make hiccup-like sounds, which is also the origin of the movie's title. Naina was mocked by her classmates and scolded by her teachers because of this during her school days. But what ultimately changes and motivates her is the words of a principal:
We will treat you the same way we treat other students!
This makes Naina feel equal treatment for the first time, and it enables her to persevere in her studies and aspire to become a good teacher.
Speaking of Naina's high education when she first appears, it foreshadows her later recollection of her school experiences during job interviews. It can be said that being respected in a person's growth process is very important. In addition to the principal who motivates her, there is another person who may be overlooked by everyone, and that is Naina's mother. Naina's mother has been with her throughout, while her father's efforts to conceal his hiccups in front of the people at the restaurant also contribute to the estrangement between Naina and her father. Here, the Indian film once again allows us to feel the strong motherly love. Of course, the film "Dangal" some time ago also made us feel deep fatherly love.
Finally, Naina successfully applies for a teaching position, but she is faced with a group of neglected and self-abandoned underachieving students. These are children from impoverished families in the lower strata of Indian society who have taken the path of rebellion due to discrimination from their classmates and lack of respect from their teachers. This to some extent reflects the serious imbalance in the distribution of educational resources in Indian society. Of course, our country also has this problem. Naina and her class can be said to be a microcosm of contemporary disadvantaged groups. Even if they achieve good results through hard work, they do not receive recognition from others. However, every person has the right to receive education and be respected, which is difficult to achieve in contemporary society. From being opposed to the teacher to being moved by the teacher's sincerity, the film reveals unadorned touching moments and positive energy. I remember a line spoken by the protagonist in the film:
There are no bad students, only bad teachers!
This line is often said but rarely practiced by people, and it also reflects the responsibility that teachers should bear. In addition to imparting knowledge and teaching moral principles, teachers should pay attention to the growth trajectory of each student and teach according to their abilities in order to better guide, teach, and solve doubts.
The appearance of Teacher Naina can be said to be a guiding light for all the students in Class 9F. Does the film contain such a metaphor, using the North Star to symbolize the importance of Teacher Naina in the growth of all the students in Class 9F?
Fortunately, the entire film does not show the comedic effect of students playing pranks on teachers. There are no deliberate arrangements, no formulaic creations, and no formalism. It gives people a sense of unintentional touch, and can be said to be a film with profound educational significance. Personally, haven't we all needed a North Star to illuminate our lives?