... teaching cannot be a process of transference of…
“... teaching cannot be a process of transference of knowledge from the one teaching to the learner. This is the mechanical transference from which results machinelike memorization, which I have already criticized. Critical study correlates with teaching that is equally critical, which necessarily demands a critical way of comprehending and of realizing the reading of the word and that of the world, the reading of text and of context.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Teaching should be a dialogic, critical process, not a one‑way transfer of facts that creates rote memorization.
In simple terms: Teaching is dialogue, not transmission.
Foster critical thinking in learners.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom discussions
- community workshops
- adult education
- peer tutoring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure dialogue includes all voices?
- What structures support critical comprehension?
May overlook diverse learning styles and cultural contexts.