Christina Christian - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. David Test

The speaker shares experiences with a unique professor, Dr. David Test, who stood out for his authenticity and willingness to admit mistakes. This professor's approach to teaching, including rephrasing questions and taking responsibility for misunderstandings, greatly influenced the speaker's own teaching style. The speaker now adopts similar methods, acknowledging when students struggle due to unclear instructions.

What unique instruction did the professor give regarding assignment submissions?

• Avoid using plastic sleeves

• Submit only digital copies

• Use colorful folders

• Include a cover page

How did the professor handle situations when students didn't understand a question?

• He rephrased the question

• He ignored the confusion

• He asked another student to explain

• He gave the answer

What did the professor do if most students' assignments were off the mark?

• He penalized the students

• He extended the deadline

• He admitted a possible mistake

• He asked for a group discussion

What lesson did the speaker learn from the professor's approach?

• To take responsibility for student misunderstandings

• To focus only on high-performing students

• To give more assignments

• To always stick to the original plan

How did the professor's approach influence the speaker's teaching style?

• By encouraging them to admit their own mistakes

• By making them stricter

• By focusing on individual students

• By reducing the number of assignments