Ewa Dziedzic-Elliott - Teachers Make a Difference - Jadwiga Kosiarska

Avika Kucharski shares her experiences growing up in Poland under communist rule, highlighting the impact of censorship on education. She discusses how her teacher was finally able to teach real history after 1989, contrasting her education with that of previous generations who learned from censored textbooks. Avika emphasizes the importance of fighting censorship due to its long-lasting effects on knowledge and understanding.

What significant change did Avika's teacher mention in 4th grade?

• The removal of art classes from the syllabus

• The introduction of new technology in classrooms

• The ability to discuss the true history of Poland

• The start of a new educational curriculum

Why does censorship hold a special place in Avika's heart?

• She believes it promotes creativity

• It was a family tradition

• She experienced its negative effects firsthand

• It helped her excel in her studies

What was a consequence of decades of censorship in Poland?

• More freedom of speech

• Increased access to global literature

• A unified understanding of history

• Generational gaps in historical knowledge

How did censorship affect Avika's education compared to her parents'?

• It made her education more comprehensive

• It led to a more fractured understanding of history

• It provided more opportunities for travel

• It introduced more languages in the curriculum

What did Avika realize about her education over the years?

• It was similar to her grandparents'

• It was influenced by uncensored materials

• It was different due to censorship

• It was focused on science and technology