I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disney prefers entertainment that incidentally educates over education that hopes to entertain.
- In plain terms
- He values entertaining people first, hoping they learn along the way.
- What can you take from it?
- Engagement often precedes effective learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does entertainment distract from learning?
- How can learning be more engaging?
Another view
Learning outcomes may be less direct when entertainment is prioritized.
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