Carla Wade - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Tom Rillo

The video discusses the influence of Dr. Tom Rillo on the speaker's teaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of making education enjoyable for both teachers and students. It highlights the significance of teachable moments, especially when students show interest in specific topics. The video uses nature as a tool for learning, encouraging activities like poetry writing and exploring cultural aspects of nature, such as the uses of the sassafras tree. The speaker concludes by reflecting on how these experiences shaped their approach to teaching.

Who inspired the speaker to view education as an exciting experience?

• Professor Emily Clark

• Doctor Jane Doe

• Professor John Smith

• Doctor Tom Rillo

What is a teachable moment according to the speaker?

• An unexpected opportunity to learn

• A group project

• A scheduled lesson plan

• A test or exam

Why might a student be distracted according to the speaker?

• They are hungry

• They are uninterested in the subject

• They are curious about something else

• They are tired

What activity does the speaker suggest when walking through a pine forest?

• Collecting leaves

• Writing poetry

• Drawing trees

• Singing songs

How did Native Americans use the sassafras tree according to the speaker?

• To weave clothes

• To create musical instruments

• To make pack baskets

• To build houses