Jerry Blumengarten - Teachers Make a Difference - Pat Corr

Jerry Blumengarten - Teachers Make a Difference - Pat Corr

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Social Studies

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The narrator shares an experience of being advised by the principal to observe Mr. Corps, a remarkable teacher whose engaging teaching style captivated students. Mr. Corps became a mentor, inviting the narrator to join a group of teachers who taught him how to connect with students in a challenging inner-city school. The narrator formed lifelong friendships with these teachers. When the school was closing, the narrator honored Mr. Corps by creating a plaque from his classroom door, expressing gratitude for his mentorship.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the principal suggest to the narrator to improve his teaching skills?

Observe Mr. Corp in the basement

Attend a workshop

Read a book on teaching

Take an online course

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mr. Corp manage to keep the students engaged?

By using humor

By capturing their attention

By strict discipline

By giving rewards

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were part of the group that helped the narrator learn to relate to students?

History, Geography, and PE teachers

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics teachers

Math, English, and Social Studies teachers

Science, Art, and Music teachers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator do when the school was about to close?

Organized a farewell party

Created a plaque for Mr. Corp

Wrote a letter to the principal

Took photographs of the school

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's relationship with Mr. Corp?

They were rivals

Mr. Corp was his mentor

They were distant acquaintances

They were colleagues