Acquire Quote by Jacques Barzun
“I can only think that the book is read because it deals with the difficulties of schooling, which do not change. Please note: the difficulties, not the problems. Problems are solved or disappear with the revolving times. Difficulities remain. It will always be difficult to teach well, to learn accurately; to read, write, and count readily and competently; to acquire a sense of history and start one's education or anothers.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Crisis of the Teaching Profession” by Jacques Barzun, 1965
Education faces persistent challenges in teaching fundamentals, despite changing times; core difficulties remain.
In simple terms: Teaching basics stay hard despite changes.
Key Takeaway
Focus on strengthening foundational skills in education.
Themes
education
teaching
learning
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
academic
reflective
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- teacher training
- policy reform
- parent‑teacher meetings
Key Concepts
pedagogy
curriculum development
Questions to Reflect On
- What core skills need reinforcement?
- How can we adapt teaching to modern contexts?
A Different Perspective
Addressing fundamentals alone may not solve systemic issues.
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