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To create the power of competence without creating a corresponding direction to guide the use of that power is bad educa
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"To create the power of competence without creating a corresponding direction to guide the use of that power is bad education"

- John Dickey

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John Dickey's quote speaks to the relevance of supplying direction and advice to students in order to make certain that their newfound expertise and also abilities are made use of in an efficient and also meaningful way. He recommends that simply supplying pupils with the power of skills, without giving them with the required instructions to lead its usage, is a kind of bad education. This suggests that education must not only focus on presenting understanding and abilities, yet likewise on teaching trainees exactly how to utilize them in a responsible as well as useful fashion. Dickey's quote highlights the importance of supplying pupils with the necessary guidance and also direction to make certain that their newfound expertise and skills are made use of in such a way that is advantageous to themselves as well as to culture. It is only via this assistance and direction that pupils can absolutely maximize their education and learning and also become successful, adding members of culture.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Dickey between June 23, 1794 and March 14, 1853. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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