Erin Klein - Teachers Make a Difference

The teacher discusses how her children, Riley and Jacob, have influenced her teaching approach. Transitioning from interior design to teaching, she emphasizes the importance of incorporating student voices in the classroom. She adapts her methods to involve students more, aiming to be the kind of teacher she wants for her own children. Her teaching philosophy is driven by the desire to listen to students and provide them with choices, ensuring they are central to the learning process.

Who are the two most influential educators in the speaker's life?

• Her parents

• Her colleagues

• Her children

• Her students

What change in the speaker's life led to a different approach in her teaching?

• Becoming a mother

• Attending a workshop

• Starting a new job

• Moving to a new city

Why does the speaker believe it's important to incorporate student voices in the classroom?

• To reduce her workload

• To make students feel important

• Because students are the ones being taught every day

• To follow school policy

What did the speaker change in her teaching methods to involve her students more?

• She reduced class size

• She used more technology

• She allowed more choice and listened to their needs

• She gave more homework

What is the speaker's main motivation for teaching?

• To earn a high salary

• To travel the world

• To be the kind of teacher she wants for her own children

• To gain recognition