Democracy Quote by Shelley Berman
“We teach reading, writing and math by [having students do] them. But we teach democracy by lecture.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Conference, 1978
We teach basic skills directly but teach democracy only through lecture.
In simple terms: Democracy needs active learning.
Engage students in civic practice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom debates
- community projects
- student councils
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can democracy be taught experientially?
- What activities foster civic understanding?
Lectures may not inspire real participation.