James C. Kaufman - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the significant influence of various teachers and mentors throughout their educational journey. They highlight the impact of early writing experiences, learning factor analysis through baseball statistics, and the crucial role their parents played in teaching them how to write, think, and accept criticism. These experiences collectively shaped the speaker into the writer and professor they are today.

Who were the notable teachers mentioned by the speaker during their undergraduate and graduate studies?

• John Horn and Nadine Kaufman

• John Horn and Ticker Addison

• Robert Sternberg and Allen Kaufman

• Nadine Kaufman and Ticker Addison

What unique method did a teacher use to teach the speaker factor analysis?

• With mathematical equations

• Through short story critiques

• Using psychological theories

• By analyzing baseball statistics

How did the speaker's parents contribute to their development as a writer?

• By teaching them to accept criticism

• By enrolling them in writing classes

• By providing them with writing materials

• By encouraging them to read more

Which skill did the speaker's parents NOT teach them?

• How to think

• How to write

• How to accept criticism

• How to play baseball

What role did the speaker's parents play in their career as a professor?

• They taught them essential skills for writing and thinking

• They provided financial support for their education

• They introduced them to influential teachers

• They helped them publish their first book