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.”
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.
Redesign lessons to include active learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- teacher training
- school policy
- STEM programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools balance curriculum coverage with hands‑on learning?
- What resources are needed to support active teaching?
Limited resources and standardized testing can hinder implementation.