John Baer - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on a high school experience with Miss Jackson, a social studies teacher and Goldwater supporter. Despite their differing political views, the speaker wrote an unassigned paper to challenge her beliefs. This led to respectful conversations where both parties listened to each other, though neither changed their views. The speaker learned the value of listening to opposing perspectives, a lesson for which they are grateful to Miss Jackson.

What subject did Miss Jackson teach?

• English

• Science

• Mathematics

• Social Studies

What was the narrator's political stance during high school?

• Libertarian

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Socialist

What action did the narrator take to express disagreement with Miss Jackson's views?

• Started a petition

• Wrote an unassigned paper

• Organized a debate

• Wrote a letter to the principal

What was the outcome of the conversations between the narrator and Miss Jackson?

• The narrator convinced Miss Jackson

• They stopped talking to each other

• Miss Jackson convinced the narrator

• They both respected each other's ideas

What important lesson did the narrator learn from Miss Jackson?

• The importance of winning arguments

• The value of listening to opposing views

• The significance of being right

• The need to avoid disagreements