Education Quote by Roger Schank
“Learning happens when someone wants to learn, not when someone wants to teach.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Teaching for Learning, Roger Schank, 1995
Learning is driven by intrinsic curiosity, not external instruction.
In simple terms: Learn because you want to, not because someone tells you.
Key Takeaway
Foster curiosity.
Themes
learning
motivation
autonomy
Mood
curious
engaged
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- self‑directed study
- skill acquisition
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
intrinsic motivation
constructivism
Questions to Reflect On
- What topics spark your natural curiosity?
- How can you create your own learning opportunities?
A Different Perspective
External pressure may cause surface learning.
