THE ANALYSIS OF TEACHER’S ROLE IN FREEDOM WRITERS FILM

This research is motivated by the importance of the teacher's role in creating a
meaningful learning process, as depicted in the film "Freedom Writers." The purpose
of this study is to analyze the role of the teacher shown in the film based on Jeremy
Harmer's theory of the teacher's role and to examine the emerging discourse using Teun
A. van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) model. This study employed a
descriptive qualitative method, with data collection techniques through observation and
documentation of dialogue and scenes in the film. The results indicate that the teacher
in "Freedom Writers" plays the role of controller, prompter, participant, resource, and
tutor. Critical discourse analysis reveals that text structure, social cognition, and social
context significantly influence the portrayal of the teacher's role in the film. This
research is expected to inspire and serve as a reflection for teachers and prospective
teachers in educating students.