Angela Maiers - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the profound impact students, particularly young children, have had on their learning journey. They emphasize the power of a community of learners and the practices developed together. The speaker advocates for embracing the curiosity and courage of five-year-olds to enhance learning experiences, highlighting the importance of discovering collective genius through collaboration.

What does the speaker consider as the most powerful experience in their learning journey?

• Reading educational books

• Attending educational conferences

• Being in a room full of five-year-olds

• Teaching high school students

What did the speaker realize after leaving the classroom?

• The importance of standardized testing

• The value of individual and community impact of students

• The significance of teacher evaluations

• The need for more educational technology

How did the speaker utilize the practices developed with the children?

• By creating a new curriculum

• By implementing them in their own organization

• By ignoring them

• By writing a book about them

What does the speaker suggest should be mandated in learning environments?

• Parent-teacher meetings

• Weekly tests

• Show and tell sessions

• Homework assignments

What qualities of five-year-olds does the speaker believe should guide learning?

• Curiosity, passion, and courage

• Obedience, silence, and discipline

• Knowledge, experience, and wisdom

• Patience, calmness, and relaxation