Xiao-lei Wang - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Liu

The speaker reflects on the impact of teachers in their life, highlighting both positive and negative influences. They recount an experience with a teacher, Mrs. Lou, who used public shaming as a disciplinary technique during their middle school years. This experience, common in China at the time, had a negative impact on self-confidence, especially during adolescence. The speaker learned from this and, as a teacher, avoids using public shaming due to its detrimental effects on students' self-esteem.

In what way did the speaker learn from their negative experiences with teachers?

What is the psychological impact of public shaming on adolescents according to the speaker?