Noliwe Rooks - Teachers Make a Difference - Gloria Wade Gayles

The speaker reflects on the profound impact of their college teacher, Gloria Way Gales, who not only corrected their bad habits and challenged their ideas but also served as a role model. Gales emphasized the importance of claiming intellectual space, especially for black women, and inspired the speaker's teaching philosophy. The speaker now passes on these lessons to their students, encouraging them to take their intellectual contributions seriously.

What was a significant challenge the narrator faced during their early education?

• Strict teachers

• Frequent relocation

• Lack of interest in studies

• Language barriers

How did Gloria Way Gales influence her students?

• By organizing extracurricular activities

• By providing easy grades

• By focusing solely on academic achievements

• By encouraging them to claim their intellectual space

What specific group did Gloria Way Gales emphasize should claim their intellectual space?

• All students

• International students

• Science majors

• Black women

In what way has Gloria Way Gales' teaching impacted the narrator's approach to teaching?

• By reducing classroom discussions

• By inspiring students to take their intellectual space seriously

• By encouraging students to memorize facts

• By focusing on traditional methods

What does the narrator encourage their students to do during independent projects?

• Focus on getting good grades

• Claim their intellectual space

• Work individually without collaboration

• Follow strict guidelines