In a Glasser Quality School there is no such thing as a closed book test. Students are told to get out their notes and open their books. There is no such thing as being forbidden to ask the teacher or another student for help.
William GlasserRead
The faster you go, the more students you leave behind. It doesn't matter how much or how fast you teach. The true measure is how much students have learned.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Teaching speed is less important than ensuring students truly learn the material.
This quote emphasizes that the effectiveness of teaching should not be measured by the speed at which a teacher delivers content, but rather by the actual understanding and knowledge gained by students. In a fast-paced educational environment, it is easy to overlook the individual learning needs of students, which can result in some being left behind. Glasser advocates for a focus on meaningful learning outcomes over mere instructional efficiency.
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In practice
Example use cases
During a teacher's workshop, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of focusing on student comprehension.
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