Gabriella's Teaching Strategies and Insights

Gabriella DiLorenzo, a pre-service teacher, shares her experiences and revelations in teaching, particularly focusing on the use of mini whiteboards. Inspired by a BBC documentary featuring Dylan William, she discusses the challenges and solutions she encountered while teaching at a selective school. Gabriella emphasizes the importance of student engagement and collaboration, and outlines her future plans to continue using mini whiteboards to enhance learning and reduce the burden of carrying materials.

What is Gabriella DiLorenzo's role in the context of the video?

• A school principal

• A seasoned teacher

• A pre-service teacher

• A student

What was Gabriella's expectation before her practice at the selective school?

• Students would be disruptive

• Students would be uninterested

• Students would be highly gifted

• Students would be unprepared

Which documentary influenced Gabriella's teaching approach?

• A National Geographic series

• A BBC documentary featuring Dylan William

• A Netflix educational series

• A TED Talk on education

What teaching tool did Gabriella find inspiring from the documentary?

• Projectors

• Mini whiteboards

• Digital tablets

• Interactive notebooks

What was Gabriella's initial reaction to the students' use of mini whiteboards?

• She was confused

• She was impressed

• She was disappointed

• She was indifferent

How did Gabriella plan to improve student engagement with mini whiteboards?

• By reducing class size

• By giving more lectures

• By working in pairs

• By using digital tools

What was Gabriella's main concern as a teacher?

• Completing the syllabus

• Getting across to all students

• Managing classroom resources

• Maintaining discipline

What advantage did Gabriella find in using mini whiteboards?

• They are easy to carry

• They are cost-effective

• They are technologically advanced

• They enhance student collaboration

What is Gabriella's commitment regarding the use of mini whiteboards?

• To persist in using them

• To replace them with digital tools

• To use them occasionally

• To discontinue their use

What does Gabriella hope to achieve with the use of mini whiteboards?

• More free time for teachers

• Higher test scores

• Increased classroom discipline

• Better student learning and collaboration