Achievement Quote by Elliot W. Eisner
““Minds, unlike brains, are not entirely given at birth. Minds are also forms of cultural achievement.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Educational Imagination, 1979
Minds are shaped by culture, not just biology; education must nurture cultural achievement.
In simple terms: Minds are culturally cultivated.
Key Takeaway
Promote culturally rich education.
Themes
education
culture
mind
Mood
inquisitive
optimistic
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- curriculum design
- community projects
- teacher training
Key Concepts
developmental psychology
pedagogy
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance innate abilities with cultural learning?
- What practices foster cultural achievement?
A Different Perspective
Cultural bias can limit learning.
