We can only instill principles, put the student in the right path, give him method, teach him how to study, and early to discern between essentials and non-essentials.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Education should teach students how to think and prioritize, not just memorize facts.
- In plain terms
- Teach students methods and how to focus on what matters.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on teaching learning methods instead of just content.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the goal of schooling?
- How do we measure learning?
Another view
Students still need foundational facts to apply methods effectively.
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