Great education quote

Posted by Slytherin 9 years, 7 months ago to Education
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"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten" B.F Skinner

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  • Posted by johnpe1 9 years, 7 months ago
    when I taught the certified manager course at work (at the
    Manhattan Project Y12 Plant), I worked for two goals --
    how to think, and how to pass the test. . they are complements
    if the teacher is clever!!! -- j
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  • Posted by salta 9 years, 7 months ago
    Thanks for a fine quote. I hadn't heard it before.
    Education is learning to think, not to pass standardized tests.
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