Children Quote by Esme Raji Codell
““...'Loving children is what teachers do for extra credit. It's not the main assignment.' 'Seems to me that the extra credit is more important than the main assignment,' observed Cordelia.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Education podcast, null
Teachers often prioritize extra tasks over core teaching, diminishing focus on essential learning.
In simple terms: Extra credit overshadows main lessons.
Key Takeaway
Balance core curriculum with enrichment.
Themes
education
teaching priorities
curriculum design
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- classroom planning
- teacher training
- student workload
- policy making
Key Concepts
pedagogy
motivation
assessment methods
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers prioritize core content?
- What role should extra credit play?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on extras can dilute essential learning.
![“By the end of the semester [in the high school] I was the only one up in front of the class everyday. Actually I could have passed the class four times over because every time you got in front of the class you got extra credit.That was the only class I got an A in and it was the funniest report…” quote by Gabriel Iglesias](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/569/gabriel-iglesias-1974_cards_by-the-end-of-the-semester-in-the-high-s_1277446.jpg)
