Indeed, a constant element of enjoyment must be mingled with our studies, so that we think of learning as a game rather than a form of drudgery.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Erasmus argues that learning should be enjoyable to avoid becoming a tedious task.
- In plain terms
- Make studying fun so it feels like play.
- What can you take from it?
- Enjoyment sustains long-term learning effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you make hard tasks enjoyable?
- Is pleasure necessary for deep learning?
Another view
Too much focus on fun might undermine discipline.
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