The ideal college is Mark Hopkins on one end of a log and a student on the other.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The best education is a simple, direct exchange between a teacher and student.
- In plain terms
- The best school is just a teacher and a student talking.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on direct personal mentorship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a great teacher?
- Can education happen without schools?
Another view
This ignores the value of institutions and peer learning.
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