Daniel stared in shock and Glynda, Port, and Oobleck had surprised expressions when Kiriya entered. Kiriya is one of the other few teachers/professors here in Union Academy who treated Daniel respectfully and kindly.

Daniel: (eyes widen) "Kiriya Sensei?"

Kiriya: "You will have to answer each question I give you without question or time, just answer it"

Daniel: "Wait what? Hold on a second!"

Kiriya: "In what diverse ways can we assess our students' learning?"

Daniel: "Umm I uuh hmm I don't—"

Kiriya: "Answer the best you can, do it!"

Daniel: "Al-Alright! Geez! Just give me a second"

Daniel thoughts: "Okay I gotta think in what diverse way I can evaluate the learning of students"

-> Daniel: "Okay, well I can use a range of methods to assess students' understanding and skills, as each child learns and expresses themselves differently. For example, traditional quizzes or written assignments are useful for checking their grasp of vocabulary and grammar, but we can also incorporate creative assessments, like storytelling or drawing scenes from a story they've read. These activities allow us to see how well they comprehend and engage with the material in ways that go beyond written tests. Another approach is to use interactive, oral assessments, like asking students to describe their favorite character or retell a story in their own words. This not only assesses their understanding but also develops their speaking and listening skills, which are essential in language learning. We can also involve group projects where students work together to create short skits or posters, which reveal their ability to collaborate, communicate, and understand concepts collectively. By using a mix of individual, creative, and collaborative assessments, we get a fuller picture of each student's strengths and areas for improvement. This variety also keeps students engaged and motivated, as they have multiple ways to show what they know and express their ideas."

Kiriya: "Good, now how can you use our personal experiences to improve the work?

Daniel thoughts: "Alright now it's personal experiences hmm well there was that time I volunteered for that nice school camp to be the leader of a group of kids"

-> Daniel: "I volunteered my services for a religious school camp, where I was appointed as the leader of one of the smaller groups. Through this experience, I learned how to manage control and find ways to entertain kids with creative activities. These skills can be added to my class, allowing me to avoid boring them with regular work. Instead, I can create enjoyable activities while maintaining discipline and keeping the students focused."

Kiriya: "Now you're getting it, then how should we separate the way we see the student when evaluating and teaching?

-> Daniel: (leaned back, thoughtful.) "You know, when it comes to teaching and evaluating students, I would say that it's about wearing two different hats. When I'm teaching, I want to understand each student's personality—their strengths, their struggles, what excites them. For instance, in an English class, maybe one kid loves stories about heroes, while another is shy about reading out loud. My job as their teacher is to connect with them where they are, encourage them, and make the material feel alive for each of them." (he paused, choosing his words carefully.) "But when it comes to evaluation, I have to step back and look at the work itself, not just the student behind it. I set clear, fair criteria—like grammar, sentence structure, or comprehension skills—and I make sure I'm assessing them on those points alone. It's important to be objective and consistent, so each student knows they're being evaluated fairly, regardless of our connection." (his gaze softened as he continued.) "It's a balancing act, for sure. You want them to feel supported and understood when you're teaching, but at the same time, they need to trust that your evaluations are unbiased. That way, they know that their progress is real and that their hard work is what's being recognized, not just our relationship. I think that's how they grow—through support in the classroom and fairness in their assessments."

Kiriya: "That is correct, now your last question will be how can you become a trusted and supportive person for students?

-> Daniel: "Hmm see the challenge will be how things unfold on the first day and beyond. I need to demonstrate that I can be trusted. In my opinion, being honest, friendly, perhaps even playful, and genuinely helpful will allow me to build that trust. I can support them in various ways: by helping them, cheering them on, resolving any confusion they may have, and truly understanding who they are so that I can connect with them better."

Kiriya: (stares silently at Daniel before smiling) "Good, you did fantastically"

Daniel: "Thanks, but why did you make me answer those four questions without much time to think about them?"

Kiriya: "I wanted to see if you could critically think and act on what question I gave you because as an educator, there are times when you must not think too long, you need to act and improvise"

Daniel: "Alright I get it, thanks for the help there Kiriya Sensei" (crosses his arms) "Even though I think you could have at least slowed down a little there"

Kiriya: (smirks) "Now where's the fun in that, I've been watching over you're growth ever since you made contact with Izuku Midoriya"

Daniel: "Spying on me huh?"

Kiriya: "I'm a Shinobi Daniel, I am everywhere" (takes out a smoke bomb) "That will be all for today, good day my friend"

Kiriya throws the smoke bomb down on the floor and disappears to who knows where.

Daniel thoughts: "He just leaves like that!?"

Daniel and the three professors were caught in the smoke which made them cough.

Daniel: (cough cough): "What is it with that man and his smoke bombs"

Glynda: "I ask myself that way too much" (cough cough) "and even when we ask him"

Port: "He would never answer" (cough)

Oobleck: "I hope today has been quite beneficial to you Daniel"

Daniel: "It was" (turns to them and bows) "Thank you very much, that especially goes to you miss Goodwitch"

Glynda: (eyes widen) "M-Me?"

Daniel: "Yes, it may have been short, and it was something small" (smiles at Glynda) "but thanks to you I have a better understanding and have expanded my knowledge even more, I truly thank you for this . . . . . I know we have a bad history, but maybe from today forward that can all change today"

Glynda could only smile warmly hearing this, finally after all this time. Ever since Daniel had eliminated corruption from the world, she had felt guilt, regret, and anger on herself. It's all gone away now, and she can finally be free of the pain.

Glynda: "I am . . . very happy to hear that Daniel, I hope to one day see how well of an educator you've become"

Port / Oobleck: "As do we"

Daniel: (smiles warmly) "I will and I'll try my best" (starts walking towards the exit) "Until next time professors"

Daniel leaves the classroom, the three professors wave goodbye to him, and he closes the door behind him. Turning to his right, he finds Aizawa there leaning against the wall.

Daniel: "Hey Aizawa"

Aizawa: "Hey kid" (waves at Daniel) "You know, I do know someone you could talk to about this"

Daniel: (raises a brow) "Really? who?"

Aizawa: "You still remember President Mic right?"