Anything that is worth teaching can be presented in many different ways. These multiple ways can make use of our multiple intelligences.
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I want my children to understand the world, but not just because the world is fascinating and the human mind is curious. I want them to understand it so that they will be positioned to make it a better place
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of understanding the world not only for curiosity but for the purpose of making positive changes.
Howard Gardner's quote highlights the dual purpose of education: to cultivate curiosity about the world and to empower individuals, particularly children, to contribute meaningfully to society. He advocates for an education that goes beyond mere fascination with the human experience, urging a deeper understanding that equips future generations to improve the world around them.
Themes
EducationUnderstandingChildrenBetter WorldCuriosity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a school assembly to inspire students about the importance of learning.
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If Confucius can serve as the Patron Saint of Chinese education, let me propose Socrates as his equivalent in a Western educational context - a Socrates who is never content with the initial superficial response, but is always probing for finer distinctions, clearer examples, a more profound form of knowing. Our concept of knowledge has changed since classical times, but Socrates has provided us with a timeless educational goal - ever deeper understanding.
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But once we realize that people have very different kinds of minds, different kinds of strengths -- some people are good in thinking spatially, some in thinking language, others are very logical, other people need to be hands on and explore actively and try things out -- then education, which treats everybody the same way, is actually the most unfair education.
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We've got to do fewer things in school. The greatest enemy of understanding is coverage... You've got to take enough time to get kids deeply involved in something so they can think about it in lots of different ways and apply it.
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