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“A bad curriculum well taught is invariably a better experience for students than a good curriculum badly taught: pedagogy trumps curriculum. Or more precisely, pedagogy is curriculum, because what matters is how things are taught, rather than what is taught.” quote by Dylan Wiliam
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““A bad curriculum well taught is invariably a better experience for students than a good curriculum badly taught: pedagogy trumps curriculum. Or more precisely, pedagogy is curriculum, because what matters is how things are taught, rather than what is taught.””

Dylan Wiliam

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Teaching method matters more than curriculum content; pedagogy defines learning.

In simple terms: Method beats material.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize teaching quality.

Themes

education pedagogy curriculum teaching learning

Mood

educational practical

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When to use this quote

  • classroom planning
  • teacher training
  • curriculum development

Key Concepts

instructional design student engagement teaching philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve your teaching methods?
  • What role does curriculum play in learning?
A Different Perspective

Good curriculum can still fail if poorly taught.

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