I had given up practising my Jewish religion when I was a 14-year-old girl and did not begin to feel Jewish again until I had returned to God.
Edith SteinRead
The entire educational process must be carried out with love, which is perceptible in every disciplinary measure and which does not instill any fear. And the most effective educational method is not the word of instruction but the living example without which all words remain useless.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education should be grounded in love rather than fear, with an emphasis on setting a good example.
This quote by Edith Stein emphasizes that love is essential in the educational process, suggesting that discipline should be free from fear and instead be supportive and nurturing. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of embodying the lessons one teaches, asserting that actions speak louder than words and that the most effective education comes from exemplifying the values and lessons intended for the learners.
Themes
EducationLoveExampleFearDiscipline
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher could use this quote in a seminar about fostering a positive learning environment.
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