Quotes on Methods Of Teaching

Instructors should not only be skilful in those sciences which they teach, but have skill in the method of teaching, and patience in the practice.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

It is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry; for this delicate little plant, aside from stimulation, stands mainly in need of freedom; without this it goes to wrack and ruin without fail. It is a grave mistake to think that the enjoyment of seeing and searching can be promoted by means of coercion and a sense of duty.