It should not be expected that what is spiritual can be brought before the eyes, before the senses. It must be experienced inwardly and spiritually.
Rudolf SteinerRead
The main difference in the effectiveness of teaching comes from the thoughts the teacher has had during the entire time of his or her existence and brings into the classroom. A teacher concerned with developing humans affects the students quite differently from a teacher who never thinks about such things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A teacher's mindset and life experiences significantly influence their effectiveness in fostering student development.
This quote emphasizes that the effectiveness of teaching is largely determined by the thoughts and experiences a teacher accumulates throughout their life. A teacher who values personal and human development brings a deeper understanding and care into the classroom, resulting in a more profound impact on their students compared to those who do not reflect on such matters.
Themes
TeachingTeacher EffectivenessEducationHuman DevelopmentInfluence
In practice
Example use cases
In a teacher training seminar to highlight the importance of teacher mindfulness.
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