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What does it mean?
Students should not simply copy others but must develop initiative to think and act independently to be truly free.
In plain terms
Students must learn to think and act for themselves.
What can you take from it?
Foster independent thinking over imitation in education.

Where it applies

  • classroom teaching
  • student development
  • curriculum design

Putting it to work

  • encourage critical thinking
  • support student initiative
  • teach independence

Questions to consider

  • What makes education truly free?
  • How to foster initiative?

Another view

Some foundational skills require imitation before independent thought is possible.

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