Khalil Gibran Muhammad -Teachers Make a Difference - Howard Stevenson

The speaker reflects on the influence of Professor Howard Stevenson, who taught a class on Black Psychology. The professor's approach to embracing tension and discomfort in discussions about race left a lasting impact. Through various activities, students learned about racial profiling and the challenges of discussing race, which continues to influence the speaker's teaching methods today.

Who was the influential professor mentioned by the speaker?

• Professor Emily Johnson

• Professor Michael Brown

• Professor Howard Stevenson

• Professor John Smith

What was the key message delivered by Professor Stevenson on the first day of class?

• To focus on academic excellence

• To embrace tension and discomfort in learning

• To prioritize group work

• To avoid controversial topics

How did the speaker initially feel about the concept of embracing tension in the classroom?

• They ignored it

• They disagreed with it

• They were confused

• They fully understood it

What type of activities were conducted in the course to understand racial profiling?

• Group presentations

• Online research projects

• Field studies in suburban shopping malls

• Lectures and discussions

What lasting impact did the course have on the speaker?

• It discouraged them from discussing race

• It had no impact

• It made them change their career

• It influenced their teaching methods