Boards Quote by Edward Alsworth Ross
“The role of the schoolmaster is to collect little plastic lumps of human dough from private households and shape them on the social kneading board.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sociology of Education, Edward Alsworth Ross, 1910
The teacher gathers children's raw potential from families and molds it through social education.
In simple terms: Teachers shape children's potential.
Key Takeaway
Educate to shape society.
Themes
education
socialization
development
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
pedagogical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- parent‑teacher collaboration
- community programs
Key Concepts
sociology
pedagogy
human potential
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers honor family backgrounds?
- What balances shaping and respecting individuality?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual differences and cultural contexts.
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