Choices Quote by Derek Bok
“Despite the hours spent debating different models of general education, the choices faculties make rarely lead to any significant difference in the cognitive development of undergraduates.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on General Education, Yale University, 2000
Debates on education models rarely change undergraduates' cognitive growth.
In simple terms: Education debates seldom impact student learning.
Focus on teaching methods that directly affect cognition.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- University curriculum planning
- faculty development workshops
- educational research studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can curricula be redesigned to truly enhance cognition?
- What evidence shows effective cognitive development?
Even with debate, structural constraints limit impact.