Laurie Guyon - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. McShara

The transcript describes the impactful teaching style of Mrs. Mcshara, a grade teacher who transformed her classroom into an immersive learning environment. She brought stories like 'The Phantom Tollbooth' to life, helping students find themselves in the narratives and understand their deeper meanings. Mrs. Mcshara was also honest and supportive, especially in math, focusing on students' strengths and ensuring they received the help they needed. Her teaching left a lasting impression, making students feel more confident in their skills.

How did Mrs. Mcshara make reading an immersive experience for her students?

• By giving pop quizzes

• By transforming the classroom to reflect the story

• By assigning more homework

• By reading aloud to the class

What was the main lesson Mrs. Mcshara wanted her students to learn from stories?

• To focus only on the main characters

• To read as fast as possible

• To find themselves in the stories

• To memorize every detail

How did Mrs. Mcshara help students understand different perspectives through stories?

• By encouraging them to write their own stories

• By discussing the stories in groups

• By ensuring they understood the concepts

• By assigning book reports

What approach did Mrs. Mcshara take to address students' weaknesses in math?

• She ignored them

• She recommended private tutoring

• She focused on their strengths

• She gave them extra homework

How did Mrs. Mcshara ensure students were comfortable with their math skills by the end of the year?

• By having them teach each other

• By giving them a final exam

• By using only one textbook

• By moving them to different classes based on their understanding