Stuttering Professor: A Case for Scrappy Teachers | Jeffery MacCormack | TEDxULeth
Dr. Jeffrey MacCormack is an assistant professor at the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Education. He shares his childhood experiences as a stutterer, along with the steps he takes when preparing to speak, which is a big part of his role as an educator. He advocates for stutterers within education, but also people with disabilities and differences more broadly. His big message is that students need to see teachers who model resilience and, more broadly, “easier” is not necessarily better. Dr. Jeffrey MacCormack is an assistant professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Education. He’ll share his childhood experiences as a stutterer, along with the steps he takes when preparing to speak, which is a big part of his role as an educator. He advocates for stutterers within education, but also people with disabilities and differences more broadly. His big message is that students need to see teachers who model resilience and, more broadly, “easier” is not necessarily better. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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I'm a teacher and I have a stammer. I owe it to my students to show them what's possible and create an inclusive learning environment for everyone.
I'm glad I finally watched this, Jeff. It was a pleasure learning from you in your class!
I also have "Block" kind stuttering and I also aspire to be a professor
You’re a great and admiring teacher. Thank you so much for talking of your personal experiences. Lovely watching and listening to you here on the top of Italian mountain.
A menu of alternative words is the technique I use but it so exhausting. This is why getting enough sleep and relaxation is so important for me.
i'm 16 and have a stutter/stammer and it was hilarious because everything you said pretty much perfectly describes me
@josephrosey5914
2 жыл бұрын
Am 35, i began stuttering from childhood.its so painful that am not able to explain myself clearly because many people dont take me seriously even some loose interest in listening to me, I will forever be grateful to Doctor isibor God will continue to Bless you sir more knowledge. You can also stop stuttering
I had a stammer when I was in school. There was no mercy. I had to read aloud what everyone else did. No-one asked me if I wanted to or not. School was a nightmare. By 18 I had learnt to mask it by avoiding words. By 40 I realised that the root of the problem was fear. I asked for prayer and looked for Bible verses that spoke about overcoming fear. The more I spoke the verses out the less fear I had. I tested it out by putting myself in speaking opportunities using the verses before. Gradually the root of fear was uprooted and I was a presenter on radio. Now I love speaking in public. The freedom is supernatural and wonderful. Thank you God
What a fabulous talk. Thank you for your candor and your advocacy!
@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7
3 жыл бұрын
He seems to talk very fluently, I'm a little confused here......
@raqueltripp7661
3 жыл бұрын
@@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7 He's learned some effective techniques to work around his stutter. These are commonly taught in speech therapy but don't work for everyone. The important part is his acceptance of his stuttering (recent research shows shame should be the *first* thing tackled in speech therapy, before the speech itself) and how he's trying to spread that healthy attitude.
@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7
3 жыл бұрын
@@raqueltripp7661 💯
@mashooq2553
Жыл бұрын
@@raqueltripp7661 i m also facing this stammering still even after completed my Master's degree I m unable to teach in class room...how can i contact this person
@raqueltripp7661
Жыл бұрын
@@mashooq2553 I don't have this gentleman's contact information. But if you seek out speech therapy (look for a "speech-language pathologist" who specializes in stuttering), there are many qualified people who can help you!
who else here stutters uncontrollably
@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7
3 жыл бұрын
Plz elaborate, I have mine pretty under control, S and F can be annoying, that's besides all the letter combinations lol
@RandomSwedishGuy
2 жыл бұрын
Literally everyone with a stutter, stutters uncontrollably
Brilliant. Things are hard but that’s okay.
I have the same «block» he’s talking about. It’s humiliating, and i don’t understand why it happens but i can’t do anything about it. And i don’t really feel nervous or anything before it happens.
Am 35, i began stuttering from childhood.its so painful that am not able to explain myself clearly because many people dont take me seriously even some loose interest in listening to me, I will forever be grateful to Doctor isibor God will continue to Bless you sir more knowledge. You can also stop stuttering
"Have you forgotten your name?" I always get that question 😅
You know, he is saying it exactly as it is.
I have a severe stutter I'm 32 years old ,Unfortunately there is no magical cure for stuttering and speech therapy is really difficult.
@abolacadernos7164
10 ай бұрын
Lee Lovetts’ How to Stop Stuttering & Love Speaking book & WSSA program can massively help you if you diligently immerse yourself in the authors methods every day. Patience and persistence will lead you down a beautiful road to fluency.
Thank you so much sir i am from nepal 🇳🇵
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I've been stuttering since before I went to elementary school.
@buenhombre5529
3 жыл бұрын
And now ?? What do u do in ur life ?
@Xilotl
3 жыл бұрын
@@buenhombre5529 Dodging public speaking by working behind a computer.
My voice block too
@haroldspawacs4315
2 жыл бұрын
Same here
We stutterers are very handsome and beautiful I must say.....
I get bad blocks
I quit 3 weeks ago because of my stuttering I really couldn't complete my degree
@abolacadernos7164
10 ай бұрын
Don’t let it hold you back as it did me. Please read Lee Lovetts’ How to Stop Stuttering & Love Speaking book & check out his WSSA program. It will massively help you if you diligently immerse yourself in the authors methods every day. Patience and persistence will lead you down a beautiful road to fluency.
Who is a stutter and professor or teacher..tap👍
Another case of a person who stutter who doesn't really stutter !
@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7
3 жыл бұрын
Still waiting for him to stutter.....
@ellaelliott4415
2 жыл бұрын
there are different levels of stuttering severity
@DanSheffo
2 жыл бұрын
There's also something called interiorised stuttering. Someone with a stutter who's practiced their techniques for years (he talks about some of his here, like pausing and having synonyms constantly on hand) can often appear fluent. But they're having to work the entire time to appear that way. Also, stuttering can be like the weather - good days and bad, good hours and bad, good minutes and bad.
@craigmalcom6294
2 жыл бұрын
did you not watch the video??