The Power of a Teacher / Mini-lessons 9,10,11,12,13

 

The Power of a Teacher | Adam Saenz 

After watching the video, answer the following questions:

1. What point is Dr. Saenz trying to make about people who enter the field of Education? 

2. Do you agree or disagree with him? Explain why? 

3. What moved you about his talk?

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