It's definitely NOT a girl with the insect Bee,but rather the Scripps National Spellling Bee that she will be participating in this movie As for those who haven't watch this fantastic movie, below is the summary plot :
A young girl learns to believe in herself and value her intelligence in this critically-acclaimed, family-friendly drama. Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer) is an 11-year-old being raised by her mother, Tanya (Angela Bassett), who was left on her own after the death of her husband. While Akeelah is a very bright girl, she's hardly a star student and seems afraid of acting like a bookworm around her friends and classmates. However, Akeelah's teacher sees genuine potential in her student and encourages her to enter the school's spelling bee, convinced Akeelah has the brains and the talent to win. Akeelah applies herself and emerges victorious in the local competition, but discovers the going gets tougher when she goes to a statewide bee, studying for the regionals under the aegis of strict English teacher Dr. Larabee (Laurence Fishburne), who consents to act as her coach A college professor who was a spelling-bee champ as a child, Larabee is a stubborn taskmaster who questions Akeelah's ability and commitment, but in time 
he develops a respect for his pupil and helps her prove her talent as she climbs the ladder to the National Spelling Bee. Meanwhile, Tanya feels intimidated when she finds the contests are dominated by children from wealthy families and privileged backgrounds, and argues that the competition may not be in Akeelah's best interest, believing instead that homework should be the one and only priority in Akeelah's life. It soon becomes apparent that if Akeelah has any intention of entering the national spelling bee championships in Washington, D.C., she will not do so with Tanya's permission or blessing. This marks the first onscreen reunion of Bassett and Fishburne since their Academy Award-nommed performances as Ike Turner and Tina Turner in Brian Gibson's 1993 biopic, What's Love Got to Do with It. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
he develops a respect for his pupil and helps her prove her talent as she climbs the ladder to the National Spelling Bee. Meanwhile, Tanya feels intimidated when she finds the contests are dominated by children from wealthy families and privileged backgrounds, and argues that the competition may not be in Akeelah's best interest, believing instead that homework should be the one and only priority in Akeelah's life. It soon becomes apparent that if Akeelah has any intention of entering the national spelling bee championships in Washington, D.C., she will not do so with Tanya's permission or blessing. This marks the first onscreen reunion of Bassett and Fishburne since their Academy Award-nommed performances as Ike Turner and Tina Turner in Brian Gibson's 1993 biopic, What's Love Got to Do with It. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi My personal review from the movie viewing:
1.What do you think of the movie in the term of entertainment value?
Definitely,movie is the best tool to show about teaching visually.For me,i think this is the best way to portray example teaching to me as a future teacher.
2.How does it affect you as you are taking B.Ed TESL course now?
Watching this movie had increased my motivation in educating my future students with sincerity. Students will not be able to know their capabilities until teachers help them evoke their hidden talent.Juicy motivation would make the trick.I have learned few tricks in how to be a good educator through this movie.
3.How does it affect you if you relate the story in the movie to the teachers whom you know in the past?
My teachers in the past were very much conventional who were busy trying to finish up their syllabus to achieve their target of the completion of content input to their students. I was once such a student,who was struggling a lot because i could not take too much of input at one go of a class period.This situation had made me more stressful as the competition among my classmates were high as well.By relating this movie and comparing it to my past teachers,i surely would not want to be like them but to make classes to be fun where students enjoy what they learn,understand what they are getting from the class and recognise the importance of the knowledge.
4.What kind of practical/theoretical lesson that you learned after viewing this movie?
The lesson that i have learned from this movie is that every student is unique in their own way and they would have their unique way pertaining to their understanding of the knowledge. Every individual has his/her learning style.Therefore,as a future teacher,I will consider the differences in my students.Other than that,a teacher support is very much needed by students to boost their self-esteem.I will make sure that my students are inspired and motivated in every way i can.
** Personally,i am inspired to see the different situations that i might go through in my teaching in near future.This movie has shown me the importance of teacher's involvement for student's achievement.Young students tend to be unaware of their capabilities and it is the teacher who plays the role in helping them to identify their identity.One of the interesting scene that had captuured my attention was the part where the teacher noticed that Akeelah taps her lap when she spells whoch increases her motivation to spell.The beat that she makes is the one makes her self-esteem be increased.I would recommend this movie for those who wants to make their teaching to be inspiring.**
i kind of agree with your idea in question number 4. we should know that every students have their own specialties and abilities. the teachers should consider this difference in order get them successful in their lives. however nowadays,not all teachers have the this kind of concern. i hope u will be aware of the difference in your students ok Guhan! good luck teacher!
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