Appropriate Quote by Benjamin Bloom
“After forty years of intensive research on school learning in the United States as well as abroad, my major conclusion is: What any person in the world can learn, almost all persons can learn if provided with appropriate prior and current conditions of learning.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Learning for Mastery, 1976
Anyone can learn if given suitable prior knowledge and current learning conditions.
In simple terms: Learning ability is universal with proper support.
Key Takeaway
Provide appropriate learning conditions for all.
Themes
education
equity
potential
Mood
optimistic
thoughtful
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- online courses
- workplace training
- policy design
Key Concepts
constructivism
learning theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What prior knowledge do learners need?
- How can you adapt conditions for diverse learners?
A Different Perspective
Resource constraints can limit provision of optimal conditions.
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