Quote

The teacher teaches and the students sit and listen or learn passively.

Joseph Barrell

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Joseph Barrell
Age: 49 †
Born: 1869
Born: December 15
Died: 1919
Died: May 4
Geologist
New Providence
New Jersey
Students
Listen
Teacher
Teach
Learn
Passively
Teaches
Educational

More quotes by Joseph Barrell

Image
The teacher is the only one worth listening to.
Joseph Barrell
Image
Most tasks and tests will demand recall of isolated pieces of information, and I will not have to show how concepts and ideas are related or how facts illustrate underlying principles.
Joseph Barrell
Image
Thinking is not something we talk about.
Joseph Barrell
Image
If I memorize enough stuff, I can get a good grade.
Joseph Barrell
Image
The answer to most questions can be given in one or two words, and no one will challenge you to go deeper.
Joseph Barrell