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“Learning often means changing the game board, not just learning fancier strategies on the same board with the same pieces.” quote by David N. Perkins
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““Learning often means changing the game board, not just learning fancier strategies on the same board with the same pieces.””

David N. Perkins

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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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace fundamental change when learning.

Themes

learning innovation strategy

Mood

analytical forward-looking

Type

educational strategic

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • education reform
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

paradigm shift systems thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you change the board versus the strategy?
  • What risks arise from redefining problems?
A Different Perspective

Changing the board can be disruptive and risky.

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