Achieve Quote by Emma Walton Hamilton
“I think so much emphasis these days is placed upon achievement and skill and assessment that the joy has gone out of reading for many kids. Students become distracted by struggling to learn to read or by the pressure to achieve.”
About This Quote
Modern emphasis on achievement and assessment diminishes children's joy of reading, turning it into a pressured task.
In simple terms: Pressure kills reading joy.
Key Takeaway
Encourage reading for pleasure, not grades.
Themes
education
joy
reading
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom
- home
- library settings
Key Concepts
intrinsic motivation
literacy development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools restore reading pleasure?
- What activities make reading fun?
A Different Perspective
Balancing standards with enjoyment is tough.
