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Education Quote by Mae Jemison

“When you have teachers saying, 'I don't have enough time for hands-on activities,' we need to rethink the way we do education.” quote by Mae Jemison
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“When you have teachers saying, 'I don't have enough time for hands-on activities,' we need to rethink the way we do education.”

Mae Jemison

About This Quote

Source Speech: Education Conference, 2015

Educators must prioritize experiential learning over time constraints, redesigning curricula to integrate hands‑on activities.

In simple terms: Education should focus on doing, not just lecturing.

Key Takeaway

Redesign lessons to include active learning.

Themes

education innovation hands‑on learning curriculum design

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • classroom teaching
  • teacher training
  • school policy
  • STEM programs

Key Concepts

Pedagogy experiential learning time management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools balance curriculum coverage with hands‑on learning?
  • What resources are needed to support active teaching?
A Different Perspective

Limited resources and standardized testing can hinder implementation.

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