Book Quote by Holbrook Jackson
“Education begins by teaching children to read and ends by making most of them hate reading.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Education of the Mind, 1932
Education starts with teaching reading but often ends with widespread aversion to reading, highlighting systemic failures.
In simple terms: Teaching reading can lead to reading dislike.
Key Takeaway
Reform reading instruction.
Themes
education
literacy
disengagement
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
motivational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- library programs
- reading incentives
Key Concepts
pedagogy
curriculum design
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do students lose interest in reading?
- How can we make reading enjoyable?
A Different Perspective
Cultural factors also affect reading habits.
