Education Quote by Benjamin Carson
“If we set our priority "the removal of all risk", we'll soon have sterile, stagnant, and unstimulating learning environments.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Education Innovation, 2018
Prioritizing total risk elimination leads to overly safe, dull learning environments that stifle growth and curiosity.
In simple terms: Removing all risk makes learning boring.
Balance risk and safety in education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom design
- curriculum development
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we safely introduce risk?
- What benefits arise from calculated challenges?
Too much safety can hinder creativity.