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I am beginning to suspect all elaborate and special systems of education. They seem to me to be built up on the supposit
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"I am beginning to suspect all elaborate and special systems of education. They seem to me to be built up on the supposition that every child is a kind of idiot who must be taught to think"

- Anne Sullivan

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Anne Sullivan's quote recommends that she is vital of the standard education and learning system. She thinks that the system is based upon the presumption that kids are not with the ability of assuming on their own as well as should be shown exactly how to believe. She suggests that this system is too complex and also does not permit kids to create their very own suggestions as well as point of views. Sullivan's quote indicates that she believes that kids need to be urged to think for themselves as well as be provided the possibility to explore their very own interests as well as concepts. She believes that this would certainly be extra valuable for children than the typical education and learning system. Sullivan's quote suggests that she believes that kids need to be given the freedom to think for themselves as well as be enabled to create their very own concepts and also opinions. This would certainly permit them to end up being more imaginative and independent thinkers.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Anne Sullivan between April 14, 1866 and October 20, 1936. She was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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