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To Think
December 16, 2014
If I were to fall backwards, I would break my nose.
-English Proverb

"Not everything that is done in schools - including universities - facilitates thinking. Independent thinking is hardly likely to occur when students are told precisely what they should learn, and what they should learn about it. And students are also not likely to improve as independent thinkers when they see teachers themselves being told precisely what they should teach, and how they should teach it." This observation was made by Frank Smith in his book, To Think.

"Reading and writing are two activities that promote thought - provided that what is read is worth thinking about and that writing is used for extending the imagination of the writer. Discussion promotes thought, but not when one side of every exchange is constantly evaluated as right or wrong. Thinking can not be broken down into parts, specified into objectives and taught in isolated exercises and drills. All of this interferes with thought."





   
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Peter Gebhardt · December 16, 2014
House of neuville
Dallas, TX, United States


Thinking happens when the adults follow the children's lead. Then children are excited about learning.

Peter Gebhardt · December 16, 2014
House of neuville
Dallas, TX, United States


Thinking happens when the adults follow the children's lead. Then children are excited about learning.



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