Writing Assignment02 @ LTTC EH4

A Person Who Has Made a Difference

      My high school history teacher had a great influence on her students. She taught me world history when I was in second grade. There were several things outstanding with her unique teaching style. First of all, she inspired me to discover various approaches to learning history. She displayed a series of paintings and told stories about each of them, so we got some knowledge of the Renaissance without reading the textbook. We were also taught pop culture through watching the music videos of Michael Jackson and Madonna, and it was the happiest time in the class. Additionally, the teacher designed the homework and hoped that the students could study more actively. We were instructed to answer the pre-reading questions, so we had to do research before we went to the class. Besides, there was some teamwork too. My group was arranged to introduce something about coffee, and we were asked to make coffee for the listeners! Wasn't it fun? Furthermore, the teacher helped me to realize that you can change your perspective of reading history, including your life. She always reminded the students to compare different versions of the same events, so you could see another point of view and make your own conclusions. She never forgot to teach us to read the whole stories in depth rather than just remembering the title of them. My history teacher has taught for years, but she never stopped creating new ideas to make students interested in learning.