Scott Hall - Teachers Make a Difference - Ed Clavan

The speaker discusses Ed Cleavon, a high school biology teacher and sports coach, who had a profound impact on their educational journey. Cleavon's teaching method emphasized understanding local environmental issues, fostering a deep interest in the environment among students. This approach inspired the speaker to pursue a career in teaching, focusing on inquiry-based learning and encouraging students to connect with their local environment.

Who was Ed Cleavon?

• A chemistry teacher

• A mathematics teacher

• A biology teacher and sports coach

• A history teacher

What was unique about Ed Cleavon's teaching method?

• Using only textbooks for teaching

• Emphasizing rote memorization

• Looking at local issues and environmental context

• Focusing on international issues

How did Ed Cleavon's teaching influence the narrator?

• It had no impact on the narrator

• It discouraged the narrator from studying biology

• It instilled a love for the environment and inspired action

• It made the narrator dislike school

What path did the narrator choose due to Ed Cleavon's influence?

• Becoming a scientist

• Becoming a teacher

• Becoming an engineer

• Becoming a doctor

What teaching approach does the narrator emphasize?

• Traditional lecture-based teaching

• Inquiry models and constructive ideas

• Strict discipline and memorization

• Ignoring local environmental issues