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“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.” quote by Isaac Watts
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“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.”

Isaac Watts

About This Quote

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

Effective teaching requires both subject mastery and pedagogical skill, plus patience in practice.

In simple terms: Teach well by knowing the subject and how to teach it, with patience.

Key Takeaway

Combine knowledge, method, and patience.

Themes

education pedagogy patience skill

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • classroom instruction
  • teacher training
  • curriculum design

Key Concepts

teaching methods subject mastery patience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can teachers develop both content expertise and teaching technique?
  • What role does patience play in learning?
A Different Perspective

Great knowledge alone is insufficient without teaching skill.

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