The Pivotal Role of Teachers with Dr. Nick Fuhrman (ep. 654)
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Evolving Teaching Styles with Animal-Assisted Learning
The chapter follows the journey of a speaker in academia as they transition from teaching traditional courses to creating a unique program centered around using animals for educational purposes. They discuss the positive impact of animals, like a turtle named Sharon, on improving students' public speaking skills and reducing anxiety. The speaker shares anecdotes of unexpected moments in presentations involving animal props, highlighting the value of flexibility and seizing teachable moments in both teaching and life.
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