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The ultimate goal of the educational system is to shift to the individual the burden of pursing his own education.
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"The ultimate goal of the educational system is to shift to the individual the burden of pursing his own education. This will not be a widely shared pursuit until we get over our odd conviction that education is what goes on in school buildings and nowhere else"

- John W. Gardner

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This quote by John W. Gardner speaks with the requirement for a shift in our perception of education. He suggests that the ultimate objective of the instructional system ought to be to empower people to pursue their own education, instead of relying entirely on what is taught in school buildings. He indicates that our existing view of education is too narrow, and that education can and must occur outside of the classroom. Gardner motivates us to recognize that education is a lifelong pursuit, which it can happen in many different forms. He encourages us to welcome the concept that education is not limited to what is taught in school, however can be discovered in several places. By doing so, we can produce an educational system that is more available and empowering to individuals.

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John W. Gardner This quote is written / told by John W. Gardner between October 8, 1912 and February 16, 2002. He was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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