Pasi Sahlberg - Teachers Make a Difference - Timo

The speaker reflects on their high school math and science teacher, Timo Ann Timmer, who uniquely taught these subjects through music, cinema, and arts. This approach not only inspired the speaker to pursue a career in mathematics and science but also to become a teacher. Timo's influence was significant in changing the speaker's perspective on subjects often considered boring, like math and science, by integrating them with creative arts.

What subjects did Timo Ann Timmer teach?

• History and Geography

• Physical Education

• Mathematics and Science

• Literature and Arts

What was unique about Timo Ann Timmer's teaching style?

• He focused solely on traditional methods.

• He integrated arts and poetry into teaching science and math.

• He avoided using any form of art in his teaching.

• He only taught through textbooks.

What did Timo Ann Timmer insist on when teaching?

• Using only textbooks

• Viewing subjects through arts and cinema

• Focusing on rote memorization

• Avoiding any form of creativity

How did Timo Ann Timmer influence the speaker's career choice?

• The speaker chose to avoid teaching.

• The speaker was inspired to become a mathematician and scientist.

• The speaker decided to pursue a career in cinema.

• The speaker decided to become a musician.

Why was Timo Ann Timmer considered an important teacher by the speaker?

• He made math and science interesting through arts.

• He focused only on exams and grades.

• He taught only theoretical concepts.

• He discouraged the use of arts in education.