Doctoral training is devoted almost entirely to learning to do research, even though most Ph.Ds who enter academic life spend far more time teaching than they do conducting experiments or writing books.
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I think any self-respecting educational institution ought to judge its policies by its best estimate of what their long-term consequences for their students and for the society will be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Educational institutions should evaluate their policies based on their long-term impact on students and society.
In this quote, Derek Bok emphasizes the responsibility of educational institutions to thoughtfully consider the long-term effects of their policies. He argues that decisions should not merely focus on immediate outcomes but must also account for the future implications on students' lives and the larger society, underlining the importance of foresight and ethical considerations in education.
Themes
EducationPoliciesImpactStudentsSocietyResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
During a school board meeting discussing new curriculum changes.
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