A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering cold iron.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Teaching fails if it does not spark curiosity in the student.
- In plain terms
- You must want to learn to learn.
- What can you take from it?
- Inspire curiosity before lecturing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you want to learn?
Another view
Sometimes students must learn things they dislike.
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