Jeff Gomez - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the influence of great teachers, particularly Edgar Gregerson, who taught an anthropology course focused on human sexuality. Gregerson's unique approach and the lesson to view unfamiliar things with curiosity rather than judgment profoundly impacted the speaker. The course explored various cultures and human behaviors, broadening the speaker's perspective and freeing them from preconceived notions. The speaker likens this experience to an exploratory journey, emphasizing the importance of curiosity in understanding the world.

What subject did Edgar Gregerson teach that had a significant impact on the narrator?

• Communications

• Psychology

• Anthropology

• Film Studies

What was the unique focus of the anthropology course taught by Edgar Gregerson?

• Cultural rituals

• Human sexuality

• Ancient civilizations

• Modern technology

How did the narrator initially react to the slide presentation in Gregerson's class?

• With laughter

• With confusion

• With disinterest

• With curiosity

What mindset did Gregerson encourage when encountering something unfamiliar?

• Criticize it

• Dismiss it

• Find it interesting

• Ignore it

What personal change did the narrator experience as a result of the course?

• Lost interest in anthropology

• Gained a broader perspective

• Felt more restricted

• Became more judgmental