Özgür Akas - Teachers Make a Difference - My Parents

The speaker shares their background, growing up in a family of teachers, and how their parents, especially their mother, influenced their passion for teaching. They recount innovative teaching methods used by their parents in Turkey during the 1980s and their own experiences teaching math. The speaker emphasizes the importance of supportive teachers and expresses a deep love for educating others, not just in math but in broader life lessons.

What was the profession of the narrator's father?

• A teacher

• A forest engineer

• A doctor

• A lawyer

How did the narrator's parents engage children in learning during the 1980s?

• By using digital screens

• By organizing outdoor activities

• By using long paper with images and words

• By conducting online classes

What subject did the narrator enjoy teaching to their mother's students?

• Art

• History

• Math

• Science

What advice did the narrator's math teacher give them in high school?

• To change their subject

• To study hard to succeed

• To ignore math

• To focus on sports

What does the narrator emphasize as important for shaping the future?

• Wealth

• Technology

• Education

• Traveling