Activity Quote by John Dewey
“It is not a nature cure, a system of faith healing, or a physical culture, or a medical treatment, or a semi-occult philosophy. As to what it is, Dewey's brief but striking description appeals most and has the least chance of being proved incorrect: 'It the Alexander Technique bears the same relation to education that education itself bears to all other human activities.'”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Education of the Child, 1915
The Alexander Technique is as fundamental to education as education is to all human activities.
In simple terms: Technique is core to learning.
Key Takeaway
Integrate the technique in teaching.
Themes
education
health
mind-body
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
educational
healthful
When to use this quote
- schools
- dance studios
- physical therapy clinics
Key Concepts
embodied learning
holistic education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can educators test its impact?
- What obstacles exist in adoption?
A Different Perspective
Its benefits may be hard to quantify.
