Michael Lenox - Teachers Make a Difference - Ernest Mead

The speaker reflects on an influential undergraduate professor, Ernest Meade, who taught a student-led seminar called the Lawn Seminar. Despite being an emeritus music professor, Mr. Meade's passion for learning and helping students find their paths left a lasting impact on the speaker, inspiring them to become a professor. The speaker emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and being partners with students in the learning process.

Who was the teacher that left a lasting impression on the narrator during their undergraduate studies?

• Michael Brown

• John Smith

• Ernest Meade

• Sarah Johnson

What was unique about the Lawn Seminar taught by Mr. Meade?

• It focused solely on engineering topics.

• It was conducted online.

• It was a student-led course.

• It was a large lecture class.

What was Mr. Meade's status at the time of teaching the Lawn Seminar?

• He was a new professor.

• He was an emeritus professor.

• He was a visiting lecturer.

• He was a graduate student.

In what way did Mr. Meade influence the narrator's career choice?

• He inspired them to pursue engineering.

• He encouraged them to become a musician.

• He motivated them to become a professor.

• He advised them to work in the corporate sector.

What key concept did the narrator learn from Mr. Meade that influenced their teaching philosophy?

• The focus on competitive grading.

• The importance of strict discipline.

• The value of lifelong learning.

• The necessity of traditional teaching methods.