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TED TALK: Every Kid Needs A Champion

Quiz by Samantha Cruz

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  • Q1
    As a teacher, seeking first to understand instead of being understood and apologizing are the first simple steps to...
    Becoming a great teacher
    Creating the perfect classroom
    Building a relationship
    Showing you're in charge
    30s
  • Q2
    Instead of grading a students assignment with a "-18" out of 20, Rita Pierson gave a grade of "+2". What was the sole purpose of this particular grading strategy?
    To be sure she did not hurt the students feelings
    To raise both the self-esteem and academic achievement of a student
    The assignment was only an extra credit assignment
    To try and win the student over
    30s
  • Q3
    What is Rita Pierson implying when she says "Teachers become great actors and great actresses"?
    Even on a bad day, as a teacher, we have to pretend like we want to be at work
    Sometimes as teachers we have to 'role play' in order to execute a good lesson
    Pretending to like other teachers is something you will most likely have to learn to do.
    We as teachers can never show which students we like or dislike the most. Even with our toughest students,​​ building​​​ a connectio​​​n should always be our goal.
    30s
  • Q4
    Rita Pierson describes the value and importance of human connection as..
    Relationships
    Interaction
    Creativity
    Communication
    30s
  • Q5
    What is Rita Pierson's definition of a champion when she says, "Every kid needs a champion"?
    Every student needs a teacher that will always praise and encourage them every time they do something right to improve their self esteem.
    Every students needs a teacher role model who can show them how to win.
    Every student needs a teacher that will never give up on them and who understands the power of connection
    Every student needs a teacher who will bring treats and prizes to the classroom as a means of motivation and engagement.
    30s

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