I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Good education inspires independent thought beyond assigned tasks.
- In plain terms
- Teachers should give you things to think about outside of homework.
- What can you take from it?
- Learning should extend beyond the classroom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a teacher memorable?
- How do you continue learning after school?
Another view
Not all subjects allow for open-ended exploration.
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