Education Quote by Robert D Dangoor
“Better to teach someone who knows nothing than someone who knows everything.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “Learning to Teach”, 2015
Teaching a novice fosters growth more than instructing an expert, who may resist new ideas.
In simple terms: Teaching beginners is more rewarding than teaching experts.
Value teaching beginners.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Classroom
- mentorship
- skill development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is teaching novices more effective?
- Can experts still learn from new teachers?
Experts may also benefit from fresh perspectives.