Education Quote by Sidney Sugarman
““Teach the young people how to think, not what to think.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Conference, 2015
Advocates teaching critical thinking skills rather than dictating specific viewpoints, fostering independent judgment.
In simple terms: Teach thinking, not specific ideas.
Focus on critical thinking.
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When to use this quote
- classroom
- online courses
- parenting
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods best develop thinking?
- How balance facts and analysis?
Some argue foundational knowledge is also essential.