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“The text-book is rare that stimulates its reader to ask, Why is this so? Or, How does this connect with what has been read elsewhere?” quote by J. Norman Collie
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“The text-book is rare that stimulates its reader to ask, Why is this so? Or, How does this connect with what has been read elsewhere?”

J. Norman Collie

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Source Book: The Nature of Learning, J. Norman Collie, 1912

Effective texts provoke curiosity and connections to prior knowledge.

In simple terms: Good books ask “why?” and link ideas.

Key Takeaway

Seek reading that challenges you.

Themes

education curiosity critical thinking

Mood

inquisitive analytical

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • studying
  • research
  • teaching
  • self‑learning

Key Concepts

pedagogy intertextuality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What book sparked your curiosity?
  • How do you connect new info with what you know?
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Not all texts succeed in this.

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