[Applause] What do you feel when you see a tree. I actually kind of prefer trees without leaves, which is maybe a little bit peculiar. And I think that's probably because of my my career as an astronomy researcher studying the largest system in the universe arguably, which is called the cosmic web.And so I hope that my pro probably sort of unusual perspective can be interesting or helpful for you too. Lena or Da Vinci uh is well known to everyone I'm sure and he um he actually studied everything including t ...

Core Argument - The presentation argues for reimagining the classroom as a stage, with teachers as performers and students as the audience [12] - It advocates for integrating pedagogical practices with performance techniques to enhance the educational experience [13] - The central idea is that teaching is a performance, requiring teachers to adapt and engage students effectively [15] Teaching & Learning - Traditional education is often unidirectional, with the teacher as an authority figure [18] - Modern classrooms should be dynamic spaces that acknowledge individual differences and feelings [20] - Effective teaching involves discipline, care, and compassion [21] - Student learning is the best form of applause for a teacher's performance [17] Teacher Identity - Teacher identity is not stable and shifts with pedagogical research and classroom experience [10] - Teachers should view lesson plans as scripts, allowing for flexibility and adaptation [21] - Teachers should embrace their role as "educators," combining education and performance [13] Personal Journey - The speaker's experience as an actor informs their perspective on teaching [5] - The speaker's journey involved transitioning from acting to teaching, finding intersections between the two [6][7] - The speaker's involvement in a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (T-OL) program shaped their understanding of pedagogy [8]