Crippled Quote by Geoffrey Canada
“Why is it that when we had rotary phones, when we were having folks being crippled by polio, that we were teaching the same way then that we're doing right now?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on education, date unknown
Questions why teaching methods remain unchanged despite societal shifts.
In simple terms: Teaching hasn’t evolved with society.
Key Takeaway
Update teaching to match modern needs.
Themes
education
change
history
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
analytical
inquisitive
When to use this quote
- classroom reform
- technology integration
- policy advocacy
- teacher training
Key Concepts
pedagogy
social progress
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers keep old methods alive?
- How can educators drive innovation?
A Different Perspective
Resistance to change can be strong.
![“When kids know that you refuse to let them fail ... they don't give up as easy. So sometimes they don't have it inside, [but] they're like,'You know, I don't want to do this, but I know my mother's going to be mad.'That matters to kids, and it helps get them through.” quote by Geoffrey Canada](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8f7/geoffrey-canada-11965_child_when-kids-know-that-you-refuse-to-let-th_627702.jpg)
