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“It was my notion that teaching had to be thorough, it had to be well done, and it had to connect to something beyond the classroom; life.” quote by David C. Driskell
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“It was my notion that teaching had to be thorough, it had to be well done, and it had to connect to something beyond the classroom; life.”

David C. Driskell

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art Education Discussion, 2015

Teaching must be thorough, well executed, and linked to life beyond school.

In simple terms: Teaching should be deep and relevant to real life.

Key Takeaway

Make learning meaningful beyond the classroom.

Themes

education depth relevance

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • classroom teaching
  • community projects
  • mentor programs

Key Concepts

pedagogy lifelong learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can teachers connect lessons to everyday life?
  • What limits thoroughness in education?
A Different Perspective

May be hard to balance depth with curriculum constraints.

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