Education Quote by Lydia Davis
““In fact, I liked teaching because I liked telling other people what to do. In those days it seemed clearer to me than it does now that if I did something a certain way, it had to be right for other people, too. I was so convinced of it that my students were convinced, too.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis, 1995
She believed teaching meant giving directives, assuming her method was universally correct, and convinced students of that certainty.
In simple terms: She thought teaching was telling others what to do and that her way was right for everyone.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about one‑size‑fits‑all teaching.
Themes
education
authority
confidence
pedagogy
Mood
reflective
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- curriculum design
- teacher training
- student feedback
Key Concepts
pedagogical authority
subjectivity
student autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever question if your approach works for all?
- How can you accommodate different perspectives?
A Different Perspective
Assumes uniform applicability of a single method, ignoring diverse learning needs.
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