Passion
I teach Politics Science. Most of my students groan when they see it on the schedule. So for the class to make sense to them, during the first class, I introduce a Founding father - Dr. Benjamin Rush. Dr. Rush was a physician, abolitionist, writer, etc. He is the father of American psychology, introduced animal medical sciences to America, and took care of the poor and imprisoned at little cost. He is also a signer of the Declaration of independence. I read to them from his biography and challenge them to look at the course through his eyes. Also to see him as a role model for medical professionals. This hopefully gets them excited and shows how poly sci plays/ed a part in our history and our future.
