Larry Ferlazzo - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. Guenthner

The transcript describes the influence of Mr. Geithner, a history teacher in Milwaukee, WI, who exemplified differentiated instruction. The speaker recounts a discouraging high school experience in a large school, leading to the creation of an underground newspaper. Mr. Geithner supported this initiative and encouraged critical thinking. He offered personalized learning opportunities, allowing the speaker to explore topics of interest in US history. This experience fostered empathy and a similar teaching approach in the speaker's career.

In what ways did Mr. Geithner encourage critical thinking in the author?

How did the author's experience with Mr. Geithner influence their own teaching style?