Not more knowledge but better use of the knowledge which we now have, is perhaps the main educational need and the main educational problem which confronts us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The main educational need is not more knowledge but better application of existing knowledge.
- In plain terms
- We need to use what we know better, not just learn more.
- What can you take from it?
- Apply existing knowledge better than acquiring more.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is knowledge useless without application?
- How do we teach better use of knowledge?
Another view
It assumes we already have enough knowledge, which may not be true in all fields.
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