Children Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
““. . .standards are for: They establish what children should know, not how they are taught or measured.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the 1995 Education Summit, 1995
Standards define learning goals, not teaching methods or assessment techniques.
In simple terms: Standards set content goals, not how to teach.
Key Takeaway
Focus on what students must learn, not how to measure it.
Themes
education
standards
curriculum
assessment
policy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
policy
educational
When to use this quote
- school curriculum design
- teacher training
- policy development
- student assessment
Key Concepts
learning objectives
educational policy
instructional design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers balance standards with creative instruction?
- What assessment methods best reflect true learning?
A Different Perspective
Standards may be too rigid, limiting innovative teaching approaches.
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