J. Cynthia McDermott - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Comisar

The speaker reflects on the significant impact Dr. Paul Comisar had on their educational journey. Dr. Comisar challenged students with thought-provoking assignments, such as critiquing the first year of law school through John Dewey's perspective. This experience taught the speaker to trust their own path and develop critical thinking skills. The guidance and trust from Dr. Comisar were pivotal in shaping the speaker into a progressive educator.

Who was the influential figure at Temple University mentioned by the speaker?

• Dr. Synthia

• Dr. Harvard

• Dr. Paul Comisar

• Dr. John Dewey

What was the main focus of the assignment given by Dr. Comisar?

• Debating with classmates

• Writing a book review

• Analyzing the first year of law school

• Creating a new law curriculum

Which book did the speaker have to read for the assignment?

• The First Year

• Harvard Law Review

• 1L

• The Law School Experience

What did Dr. Comisar emphasize about the speaker's approach to the assignment?

• Following a strict guideline

• Trusting their own path

• Seeking peer feedback

• Using online resources

How did the assignment impact the speaker's educational philosophy?

• It had no impact

• It helped them become a progressive educator

• It discouraged them from teaching

• It made them more traditional