Education Quote by David N. Perkins
““Learning often means changing the game board, not just learning fancier strategies on the same board with the same pieces.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Teaching for Understanding, 1998
Learning involves reshaping the problem space, not just applying new tactics within the same framework.
In simple terms: Learning changes the whole game.
Embrace fundamental change when learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- education reform
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you change the board versus the strategy?
- What risks arise from redefining problems?
Changing the board can be disruptive and risky.