Assumption Quote by Ernest L. Boyer
“The assumption of all education is that learning will be directed toward constructive ends and I'm convinced that colleges should support students in their determination to be useful, self-sufficient, and productive.”
About This Quote
Source Book: College: The Undergraduate Experience, Ernest L. Boyer, 1990
Education should aim to make students capable, independent, and productive members of society.
In simple terms: Education should produce useful, self‑sufficient people.
Key Takeaway
Focus learning on real‑world usefulness.
Themes
education
self‑sufficiency
productivity
purpose
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- career preparation
- entrepreneurship
- civic engagement
- skill development
Key Concepts
constructivism
humanistic pedagogy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can curricula balance practical skills with creative exploration?
- What defines a “constructive” end?
A Different Perspective
May overlook artistic or exploratory learning that isn’t immediately productive.
