I think Mr. Bigelow is a great inspiration to all teachers, not just socail studies or other things in that category. The fact that he actually takes time out of the normal day and has the students role play is a great thing in my opinion. I feel that we as teachers are required to teach too many facts in too little time. We don't have the time to teach the students how they should/need to be taught. It is like we have to rebel against the school curriculum to even TEACH. The fact that he has enthusiasm is a huge positive. Many teachers are dried up and set in their ways teaching to the "test". He seems totally opposite. I'm sure he covers enough information for his students to do well on the "test", but he also covers some topics with extreme focus. I hope to be able to teach just like Bill Bigelow says he has taught his entire career.