Jesse Turner - Teachers Make a Difference

Jesse Turner - Teachers Make a Difference

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The speaker reflects on three influential teachers who shaped their life. Mr. Bass, a 6th-grade teacher, provided essential support during a difficult time. Mrs. Stanfield, a high school English teacher, inspired a love for literature and learning. Dr. Monoski, a college professor, encouraged the speaker to pursue a PhD and emphasized teaching to change the world.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unique way Mr. Bass helped the narrator during their 6th grade?

He provided extra tutoring sessions.

He helped them with math problems.

He introduced them to new books.

He gave them food and clothing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mrs. Stanfield make literature relatable to her students?

By organizing book clubs.

By focusing on grammar lessons.

By connecting books to students' lives.

By assigning more homework.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main lesson the narrator learned from Mrs. Stanfield?

The power of literature to inspire.

The importance of grammar.

The value of punctuality.

The significance of test scores.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Professor Dorothy Manoski encourage the narrator to pursue?

A degree in literature.

A PhD in education.

A job in the corporate sector.

A career in engineering.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What teaching philosophy did Professor Manoski impart to the narrator?

Emphasize rote learning.

Prioritize test scores.

Teach to change the world.

Focus on teaching content.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator describe the collective impact of their three influential teachers?

They contributed to their personal and professional growth.

They inspired a love for sports.

They focused on improving their math skills.

They taught them to be punctual.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's mission as a teacher, inspired by their mentors?

To focus solely on academic achievements.

To inspire students to change the world.

To ensure students pass their exams.

To teach students to memorize facts.