Eric Walters - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. Jones

The speaker reflects on the influence of Mr. Jones, a junior high school American History teacher, who preferred experiential learning over textbook teaching. By organizing field trips to historical sites, Mr. Jones immersed students in the material, which significantly impacted the speaker's own teaching philosophy. The speaker now aims to engage students actively in learning, rather than having them as passive observers.

Who was the teacher that had a significant impact on the narrator's life?

• Mr. Johnson

• Mr. Brown

• Mr. Jones

• Mr. Smith

What was unique about Mr. Jones's method of teaching American History?

• He took students on trips to historical sites.

• He used online resources.

• He used only textbooks.

• He focused on memorization.

Which historical site did Mr. Jones's class visit during their second trip?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Gettysburg

• New York

How did the narrator describe the impact of Mr. Jones's teaching on their own teaching style?

• It inspired them to immerse students in the material.

• It encouraged them to use more textbooks.

• It made them focus on exams.

• It led them to avoid field trips.

What is the main teaching philosophy the narrator adopted from Mr. Jones?

• Students should be immersed in the material.

• Students should memorize facts.

• Students should avoid group activities.

• Students should be passive learners.