Waiting for Superman

Sociology

Film: Waiting for Superman

This is a disturbing film about the education system and the resistance to change. Students are caught in the middle. Before you start watching this film, recall your high school education experience -- both good and bad parts. Then think about taking on the role of a teacher -- what kind of teacher would you be? What would it be like to have been your teacher in your classroom?

At the end of your documentary review, connecting the film to course content, please address these questions.

According to the movie, what are the problems in education? List them below

Financial aspects to education -- although spending per student has increased, the quality of education has not improved or even diminished in many areas.

The U.S. is not keeping pace with the rest of the world -- the U.S. education systems ranks far...
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