Summary: The Breakfast Club

Imagine teaching in the high school where the 1985 movie “The Breakfast Club” took place. In your class you have: “A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal.” At first the challenge would seem overwhelming to teach all of them at the same time or in the same class. However, looking closer, they have different strengths and each has something valuable to offer the group. As teachers we need to discover ways to let the natural attributes of each student shine. Imagine the teacher who provided instruction through lecture and notes only, The “brain” would most likely excel, listening to the verbage and taking diligent notes. The “athlete” may struggle after a while, feeling the need to move around, but unable to do so.