This document discusses the role of a "meddler-in-the-middle" teacher based on Erica McWilliam's research. A meddler teacher allows students to struggle through problems without rushing to provide answers, encouraging independent and creative thinking. Examples are provided of questions a meddler teacher may ask students to stimulate discussion and different perspectives. The document also promotes strategies like assigning perplexing projects and having students slow down and closely examine ideas and problems from multiple angles. Overall, the summary promotes the benefits of a teacher taking a meddling approach to bring out students' creative thinking.