All practical teachers know that education is a patient process of mastery of details, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day.
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From the very beginning of his education, the child should experience the joy of discovery.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children should enjoy discovering new things from the start of their education.
This quote emphasizes the importance of integrating joy and curiosity into the educational experience of children. Alfred North Whitehead believes that an engaging and joyful discovery process is fundamental for nurturing a love for learning that can last throughout a person's life.
Themes
EducationDiscoveryJoyLearningChildren
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on child psychology, a speaker might use this quote to highlight the importance of engagement in early education.
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