[Explanation] Due to excessive eye use, in October 1994, Lu Wenjian, a history teacher in Zhanji Township No. 3 Junior Middle School, Yucheng County, Henan Province, completely lost his eyesight due to retinal detachment in his right eye, and his left eye visual acuity was only 0.01, which reached the first-level visual disability standard.
However, he did not leave the three-foot podium because of this. Instead, he borrowed his eyes from his students and his wife to prepare lessons, and created teaching methods such as "poker" and "Allegro".
[Commentary] Recently, the reporter saw in teacher Lu’s class that he was talking about history with allegro, and the students were all engrossed in listening carefully.
[Concurrent] Lu Wenjian, a history teacher of the third junior middle school in Zhanji Township, Yucheng County, Henan Province
To be engaged in teaching is my dream since childhood.
After the blindness, a group of students of my orthodox church came to see me, (they said) teacher, I still want you to teach, and teacher we can’t do without you.
I think there is no reason to strengthen my confidence and determination to continue teaching than the students believe in me and need me.
For the children and to realize my dreams, even though my eyes are no longer good, I still have to continue teaching.
[Explanation] Teacher Lu told reporters that in the 27-year "borrowing" lesson preparation, poor memory was the biggest difficulty, but he did not give up because of this.
[Concurrent] Lu Wenjian, a history teacher of the third junior middle school in Zhanji Township, Yucheng County, Henan Province
My memory is not good. This is the most difficult thing in my lesson preparation. After a classmate reads it, my impression is very weak. I need to find two, three, ten, eight or more (students) , I listened to it over and over again, it takes me a lot of time and energy, but I am not afraid, no matter how difficult it is, I believe I can overcome it.
[Explanation] Since it is invisible to the eyes and in order to be fairer when asking students, Teacher Lu uses playing cards to ask students questions.
[Concurrent] Lu Wenjian, a history teacher of the third junior middle school in Zhanji Township, Yucheng County, Henan Province
You want to ask your classmates, because you can’t see your classmates clearly, throw the prepared poker card, and then draw a card from it, which means the column, and then draw another card which means the row and the intersection of the two rows. It was the classmate I wanted to ask a question. The classmate who was asked felt very lucky. He stood up consciously and didn't need me to call the name.
This method is fair, just and reasonable. Students also like it very much. It can stimulate students' interest in learning and improve classroom teaching efficiency.
[Commentary] In order to stimulate students' interest in history, he compiled historical figures into allegro, and laughter and applause have become "frequent visitors" in Mr. Lu's classroom.
[Concurrent] Lu Wenjian, a history teacher of the third junior middle school in Zhanji Township, Yucheng County, Henan Province
I compiled a certain historical figure into an allegro. It takes a long time to compose words and practice, but I try to memorize and practice it well.
It is easier for students to learn in class to improve their learning efficiency. Students like my class very much. There is often laughter and sometimes applause, which gives me a lot of encouragement.
[Explanation] When it comes to teaching achievements over the years, Mr. Lu is very proud.
He said that many of his students were admitted to famous universities such as Nanjing University, Wuhan University and Xiamen University.
The most gratifying thing every year is that students come to visit him from time to time.
[Concurrent] Lu Wenjian, a history teacher of the third junior middle school in Zhanji Township, Yucheng County, Henan Province
Because I love teaching and like students, I made up my mind that as long as I have a breath, and as long as the students don’t dislike it, I don’t want to leave this beloved three-foot podium. I want to dedicate my entire life and all my energy to my country. For the education of my students and my beloved party, I must teach well and educate good people.
Li Chaoqing, Qi Chenxi, Gaofengli report from Henan
Editor in charge: [Wang Kai]