Difficult Quote by Martin Heidegger
“Teaching is more difficult than learning because what teaching calls for is this: to let learn. The real teacher, in fact, lets nothing else be learned than learning. His conduct, therefore, often produces the impression that we properly learn nothing from him, if by "learning" we now suddenly understand merely the procurement of useful information.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Being and Time, Martin Heidegger, 1927
Teaching requires allowing learners to discover knowledge themselves, rather than simply transmitting information.
In simple terms: Teaching is about facilitating learning, not just giving facts.
Key Takeaway
Focus on guiding discovery.
Themes
education
philosophy
learning
teaching
autonomy
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- mentor relationships
- self‑directed study
Key Concepts
phenomenology
existentialism
constructivism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create space for students to discover?
- What barriers prevent true learning?
A Different Perspective
Learning may be slower when students must construct knowledge themselves.
