Teacher turns classroom into a hub of creativity

Yuan Xiao, a geography teacher at Jinan University Town Experimental Senior High School in Jinan, Shandong province, has become known among his students as the "geography master with two brushes" — a playful reference to his exceptional talent using vivid blackboard illustrations to translate complex geographical concepts.

The 28-year-old has been teaching geography for four years since obtaining a master's degree in geographical science from Shandong Normal University.

"As a new, young teacher, earning students' trust wasn't easy," said Yuan, reflecting on his initial challenges in engaging his students effectively in the classroom.