Carol Dweck - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on Mrs. Wilson, a 6th-grade teacher who greatly influenced their life. While Mrs. Wilson inspired the speaker's career, her methods also prompted them to question the nature of learning, intelligence, and teaching relationships. This reflection led to insights that shaped the speaker's understanding of education.

Who was the teacher that had the most impact on the narrator's life?

• Mr. Smith

• Mrs. Wilson

• Ms. Johnson

• Mr. Brown

What was one of the methods Mrs. Wilson used in her classroom?

• Seating by IQ

• Group projects

• Open book tests

• Field trips

How did Mrs. Wilson's teaching style affect the students?

• It encouraged teamwork.

• It made them focus on being smart.

• It promoted creativity.

• It emphasized physical education.

What did the narrator begin to question due to Mrs. Wilson's influence?

• The importance of grades

• The nature of learning and intelligence

• The value of extracurricular activities

• The role of technology in education

What insight did the narrator gain from Mrs. Wilson's teaching?

• The importance of memorization

• The necessity of following rules

• The significance of questioning traditional views

• The value of strict discipline