Education Quote by Debora Geary
““Teach your students not to be tripods, then. Show them the difference between truly supporting someone and merely propping them up.””
About This Quote
Source Workshop: 2019 teaching workshop, Debora Geary, education conference
Encourage students to support others genuinely rather than merely holding them up like a tripod.
In simple terms: Teach true support versus superficial assistance.
Key Takeaway
Foster authentic, and empowerment.
Themes
education
leadership
empathy
support
Mood
encouraging
thoughtful
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom collaboration
- team projects
- peer mentoring
- community service
Key Concepts
pedagogy
social dynamics
mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model authentic support?
- When is it okay to provide temporary aid?
A Different Perspective
Over‑support can create dependency.
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