Armor Quote by John D'Agata
“When I'm teaching, I'm not really doing my job if the student who's always comfortable doing wacko stuff all over the page keeps getting gold stars from me for doing wacko stuff all over the page. A riskier assignment for that student, who might be used to hiding behind a lot of formal armor, would be to try to do something straightforward, traditionally, in which they are much more directly laid bare for the reader.”
About This Quote
Encouraging students to step out of comfort zones by assigning straightforward tasks reveals their true abilities and promotes growth.
In simple terms: Push students to try simple tasks to reveal strengths.
Key Takeaway
Assign simple, revealing tasks.
Themes
education
growth
challenge
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
pedagogical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom assignments
- writing workshops
- creative projects
Key Concepts
learning theory
assessment
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance challenge with simplicity?
- What benefits arise from exposing raw skill?
A Different Perspective
Students may resist simplicity, feeling it lacks creativity.
