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Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.
About the speaker: Rita F. Pierson spent her entire life in or around the classroom, having followed both her parents and grandparents into a career as an educator.
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1. Who was the speaker's role model for the importance of relationships in education?
1. "I have spent my entire life either at the schoolhouse, on the way to the schoolhouse, or talking about what happens in the ________."
2. "James Comer says that no significant learning can occur without a significant ________."
3. "A colleague said to me one time, 'They don't pay me to like the kids. They pay me to teach a lesson. The kids should learn it. I should teach it, they should learn it, Case ________.'"
4. "I taught a lesson once on ratios. I'm not real good with math, but I was working on it. And I got back and looked at that teacher edition. I'd taught the whole lesson ________."
5. "I have had classes that were so low, so academically deficient, that I cried. I wondered, 'How am I going to take this group, in nine months, from where they are to where they need to be? And it was difficult, it was awfully hard. How do I raise the self-esteem of a child and his academic achievement at the same ________?'"
6. "One year I came up with a bright idea. I told all my students, "You were chosen to be in my class because I am the best teacher and you are the best students, they put us all together so we could show everybody else how to do it." One of the students said, '________?'"
7. "I gave a quiz, 20 questions. A student missed 18. I put a '+2' on his paper and a big ________."
8. "For years, I watched my mother take the time at recess to review, go on home visits in the afternoon, buy combs and brushes and peanut butter and crackers to put in her desk drawer for kids that needed to eat, and a washcloth and some soap for the kids who didn't ________ so good."
9. "And when my mama died two years ago at 92, there were so many former students at her funeral, it brought tears to my eyes, not because she was gone, but because she left a legacy of ________ that could never disappear."
10. "Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly ________."
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About the speaker: Rita F. Pierson spent her entire life in or around the classroom, having followed both her parents and grandparents into a career as an educator.
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Every kid needs a champion
Rita Pierson |
TED Talks Education
• May 2013
Quiz 1 - Choose the best alternative1. Who was the speaker's role model for the importance of relationships in education?
a) James Comer
b) George Washington Carver
c) Stephen Covey
d) None of the above
2. According to James Comer, what is necessary for significant learning to occur?
2. According to James Comer, what is necessary for significant learning to occur?
a) High attendance rates
b) Strict discipline
c) A significant relationship
d) Advanced technology
3. How did the speaker respond to a colleague who claimed they were not paid to like kids?
3. How did the speaker respond to a colleague who claimed they were not paid to like kids?
a) Laughed it off
b) Agreed with the colleague
c) Asserted the importance of liking kids for effective teaching
d) Ignored the comment
4. What did the speaker teach her students about their potential?
4. What did the speaker teach her students about their potential?
a) They were chosen because they were the best students
b) They should strive to be average students
c) They had no potential
d) They should follow the rules without questioning
5. How did the speaker encourage a struggling student who only got 2 questions right on a quiz?
5. How did the speaker encourage a struggling student who only got 2 questions right on a quiz?
a) Gave them an F
b) Gave them a smiley face and a +2
c) Ignored their performance
d) Punished them for their low score
6. What did the speaker's mother do to support her students?
6. What did the speaker's mother do to support her students?
a) Brought food and hygiene items for students in need
b) Provided extra tutoring after school
c) Organized field trips
d) None of the above
7. How did the speaker describe the impact of her mother's actions on her former students?
7. How did the speaker describe the impact of her mother's actions on her former students?
a) They became rich and famous
b) They felt empowered and valued
c) They dropped out of school
d) They forgot about their education
8. What did the speaker emphasize about tough students?
8. What did the speaker emphasize about tough students?
a) They should be expelled from school
b) They need more discipline
c) They show up for a reason, highlighting the importance of connection and relationships
d) They should be ignored
9. According to the speaker, what should teaching and learning bring?
9. According to the speaker, what should teaching and learning bring?
a) Sadness
b) Joy
c) Stress
d) Fear
10. What does the speaker say every child deserves?
10. What does the speaker say every child deserves?
a) A champion who never gives up on them and understands the power of connection
b) A teacher who only focuses on academic achievement
c) A trophy for participation
d) None of the above
Quiz 2: Education and Relationships
1. What are some factors mentioned as reasons why kids drop out or don't learn?
Quiz 2: Education and Relationships
1. What are some factors mentioned as reasons why kids drop out or don't learn?
a) Poverty, high attendance, positive peer influences
b) Poverty, low attendance, negative peer influences
c) Wealth, high attendance, supportive peer influences
d) Wealth, low attendance, negative peer influences
2. According to the speaker, what is necessary for significant learning to occur?
2. According to the speaker, what is necessary for significant learning to occur?
a) High-tech gadgets
b) A significant relationship
c) Strict discipline
d) Advanced textbooks
3. How does the speaker suggest teachers should approach building relationships with students?
3. How does the speaker suggest teachers should approach building relationships with students?
a) By being distant and authoritative
b) By seeking first to understand and apologizing when necessary
c) By ignoring students' emotions
d) By focusing solely on academic achievement
4. What did the speaker do when she realized she had taught a lesson wrong?
4. What did the speaker do when she realized she had taught a lesson wrong?
a) Ignored the mistake
b) Blamed the students
c) Apologized to the students and corrected the mistake
d) Resigned from teaching
5. How did the speaker encourage a struggling student who scored poorly on a quiz?
5. How did the speaker encourage a struggling student who scored poorly on a quiz?
a) Gave them an F and criticized their performance
b) Gave them a smiley face and emphasized their improvement
c) Ignored their performance
d) Punished them for their low score
6. What legacy did the speaker's mother leave behind?
6. What legacy did the speaker's mother leave behind?
a) A legacy of wealth
b) A legacy of power
c) A legacy of relationships and positive impact
d) A legacy of academic achievement
7. What does the speaker believe every child deserves?
7. What does the speaker believe every child deserves?
a) A trophy for participation
b) A teacher who only focuses on academic achievement
c) A champion who never gives up on them and understands the power of connection
d) None of the above
8. According to the speaker, why do tough students show up?
8. According to the speaker, why do tough students show up?
a) Because they have nothing better to do
b) Because they want to cause trouble
c) Because of the connection and relationships
d) None of the above
9. What does the speaker suggest is the purpose of educators?
9. What does the speaker suggest is the purpose of educators?
a) To make money
b) To make a difference
c) To enforce rules
d) To entertain students
10. What emotion does the speaker believe teaching and learning should bring?
10. What emotion does the speaker believe teaching and learning should bring?
a) Fear
b) Sadness
c) Joy
d) Boredom
Quiz 3: Fill in the blanks with the correct words below
Quiz 3: Fill in the blanks with the correct words below
1. "I have spent my entire life either at the schoolhouse, on the way to the schoolhouse, or talking about what happens in the ________."
2. "James Comer says that no significant learning can occur without a significant ________."
3. "A colleague said to me one time, 'They don't pay me to like the kids. They pay me to teach a lesson. The kids should learn it. I should teach it, they should learn it, Case ________.'"
4. "I taught a lesson once on ratios. I'm not real good with math, but I was working on it. And I got back and looked at that teacher edition. I'd taught the whole lesson ________."
5. "I have had classes that were so low, so academically deficient, that I cried. I wondered, 'How am I going to take this group, in nine months, from where they are to where they need to be? And it was difficult, it was awfully hard. How do I raise the self-esteem of a child and his academic achievement at the same ________?'"
6. "One year I came up with a bright idea. I told all my students, "You were chosen to be in my class because I am the best teacher and you are the best students, they put us all together so we could show everybody else how to do it." One of the students said, '________?'"
7. "I gave a quiz, 20 questions. A student missed 18. I put a '+2' on his paper and a big ________."
8. "For years, I watched my mother take the time at recess to review, go on home visits in the afternoon, buy combs and brushes and peanut butter and crackers to put in her desk drawer for kids that needed to eat, and a washcloth and some soap for the kids who didn't ________ so good."
9. "And when my mama died two years ago at 92, there were so many former students at her funeral, it brought tears to my eyes, not because she was gone, but because she left a legacy of ________ that could never disappear."
10. "Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly ________."
Quiz 4: Indicate whether the following statements are true or false based on the text:
1. The speaker's parents and grandparents were not educators.
2. James Comer believes significant learning can occur without a significant relationship.
3. The speaker believes that relationships are important in education.
4. The speaker taught a math lesson once and realized she had taught it correctly.
5. The speaker's mother always went above and beyond to support her students.
6. The tough students mentioned in the text are always absent from class.
7. According to the speaker, teaching and learning should bring joy.
8. The speaker believes every child deserves a champion who will give up on them.
9. The speaker feels that the job of an educator is impossible.
10. The speaker's mother left a legacy of wealth.
1. What were some of your favorite memories from your time as a student?
2. Can you recall a particularly memorable experience with a teacher or mentor that had a positive impact on you?
3. What subjects or activities did you enjoy the most during your school years?
4. Were there any challenges you faced as a student that you found difficult to overcome?
5. How do you think your experiences as a student have shaped your perspective on education and learning?
1. The speaker's parents and grandparents were not educators.
2. James Comer believes significant learning can occur without a significant relationship.
3. The speaker believes that relationships are important in education.
4. The speaker taught a math lesson once and realized she had taught it correctly.
5. The speaker's mother always went above and beyond to support her students.
6. The tough students mentioned in the text are always absent from class.
7. According to the speaker, teaching and learning should bring joy.
8. The speaker believes every child deserves a champion who will give up on them.
9. The speaker feels that the job of an educator is impossible.
10. The speaker's mother left a legacy of wealth.
Quiz 5: Conversation
2. Can you recall a particularly memorable experience with a teacher or mentor that had a positive impact on you?
3. What subjects or activities did you enjoy the most during your school years?
4. Were there any challenges you faced as a student that you found difficult to overcome?
5. How do you think your experiences as a student have shaped your perspective on education and learning?
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Key answer:
Quiz 1:
1. a) James Comer
2. c) A significant relationship
3. c) Asserted the importance of liking kids for effective teaching
4. a) They were chosen because they were the best students
5. b) Gave them a smiley face and a +2
6. a) Brought food and hygiene items for students in need
7. b) They felt empowered and valued
8. c) They show up for a reason, highlighting the importance of connection and relationships
9. b) Joy
10. a) A champion who never gives up on them and understands the power of connection
2. c) A significant relationship
3. c) Asserted the importance of liking kids for effective teaching
4. a) They were chosen because they were the best students
5. b) Gave them a smiley face and a +2
6. a) Brought food and hygiene items for students in need
7. b) They felt empowered and valued
8. c) They show up for a reason, highlighting the importance of connection and relationships
9. b) Joy
10. a) A champion who never gives up on them and understands the power of connection
Quiz 2:
1. b) Poverty, low attendance, negative peer influences
2. b) A significant relationship
3. c) By seeking first to understand and apologizing when necessary
4. d) Resigned from teaching
5. b) Gave them a smiley face and emphasized their improvement
6. c) A legacy of relationships and positive impact
7. c) A champion who never gives up on them and understands the power of connection
8. c) Because of the connection and relationships
9. b) To make a difference
10. c) Joy
Quiz 3:
1. schoolhouse
2. b) A significant relationship
3. c) By seeking first to understand and apologizing when necessary
4. d) Resigned from teaching
5. b) Gave them a smiley face and emphasized their improvement
6. c) A legacy of relationships and positive impact
7. c) A champion who never gives up on them and understands the power of connection
8. c) Because of the connection and relationships
9. b) To make a difference
10. c) Joy
Quiz 3:
1. schoolhouse
2. relationship
3. closed
4. wrong
5. time
6. Really
7. smiley face
8. smell
9. relationships
10. be
Quiz 3: True or False
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. False
3. closed
4. wrong
5. time
6. Really
7. smiley face
8. smell
9. relationships
10. be
Quiz 3: True or False
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. False
10. True
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