Melissa Goldman - Teachers Make a Difference - Eilene Lawrence and My Students

Melissa Goldman - Teachers Make a Difference - Eilene Lawrence and My Students

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Social Studies

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The transcript reflects on a 9th grade social studies class that had a significant impact on the speaker. The class covered dystopian themes and societal issues, such as the nuclear arms race, empowering students by trusting them with complex topics. The teacher's authenticity and personal anecdotes, like being the first female teacher to wear pants, left a lasting impression. The speaker now incorporates these values into their own teaching, emphasizing authenticity and listening to students.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the focus of the 9th grade social studies elective?

World War II

Dystopias and societal issues

American Revolution

Civil Rights Movement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the teacher make students feel during discussions on complex topics?

Pressured and stressed

Ignored and dismissed

Valued and heard

Confused and uncertain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What personal detail did the teacher share that was considered unconventional at the time?

Her cooking recipes

Her favorite book

Her experience as a single mom

Her travel adventures

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the teacher's notable actions that challenged societal norms?

Starting a school club

Organizing a school trip

Introducing a new curriculum

Being the first female teacher to wear pants

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What quality of the teacher does the narrator try to emulate in their own teaching?

Authenticity

Strictness

Humor

Indifference