Alone Quote by Maxine Kumin
“The thing that's depressing is teaching graduate students today and discovering that they don't know simple elemental facts of grammar. They really do not know how to scan a line; they've never been taught to scan a line. Many of them don't know the difference between 'lie' and 'lay,' let alone 'its' and 'it's.' And they're in graduate school!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing graduate education, 1995
Graduate students often lack basic grammar skills, indicating gaps in foundational teaching.
In simple terms: Graduate students struggle with basic grammar.
Key Takeaway
Strengthen foundational language instruction.
Themes
education
grammar
higher education
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
educational
critical
When to use this quote
- curriculum design
- teacher training
- student assessment
Key Concepts
literacy
pedagogy
academic standards
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are basic grammar skills overlooked?
- How can curricula balance depth and fundamentals?
A Different Perspective
Emphasis on advanced topics may neglect basics.
