Books and teachers are always "right", and we learn only from them, not from any other resource in the room, such as our friends.

- Joseph Barrell

The answer to most questions can be given in one or two words, and no one will challenge you to go deeper.

- Joseph Barrell

There is one "right answer" to any question, and it is in the book to be read.

- Joseph Barrell

The teacher "teaches" and the students "sit and listen" or learn passively.

- Joseph Barrell

If we wait long enough, a teacher will answer her own question, so we won't have to do much work.

- Joseph Barrell

If I memorize enough stuff, I can get a good grade.

- Joseph Barrell

Most tasks and tests will demand recall of isolated pieces of information, and I will not have to show how concepts and ideas are related or how fact…

- Joseph Barrell

If we ask enough questions about a difficult assignment, we can get the teacher to make it easier and less demanding.

- Joseph Barrell

"Thinking" is not something we talk about.

- Joseph Barrell