Awe Quote by John Garrett
“The job of a teacher is to excite in the young a boundless sense of curiosity about life, so that the growing child shall come to apprehend it with an excitement tempered by awe and wonder.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Educational conference, 2019
Teaching should ignite curiosity and awe, fostering lifelong learning and wonder in students.
In simple terms: Teachers spark curiosity and awe.
Inspire wonder in learners.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classrooms
- museum tours
- science camps
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers balance wonder with core knowledge?
- What methods spark curiosity?
Overemphasis on awe may neglect fundamentals.