Jerome Kagan - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on their educational journey, highlighting the influence of their graduate advisor, Frank Beach, at Yale. Beach's approach to science and a challenging exam he gave were pivotal in shaping the speaker's confidence and scientific thinking. These experiences were crucial in the development of the speaker's young mind.

What qualities did the teacher mentioned in the text possess that influenced the speaker's education?

How did Frank Beach's approach to science impact the speaker's thinking?

What was the significance of the exam given by Frank Beach to the speaker?

In what ways did the speaker feel confident after the exam given by Frank Beach?

What two aspects of Frank Beach's teaching does the speaker highlight as important?