Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not have it.
Temple GrandinRead
I always tell my students: I don't care which side you're on. I respect you too much to try to persuade you in 120 minutes a week, much less lure you into pretending that you agree with me. All I want is for you to own this democracy, to see yours, to have a stake in it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of independent thought and personal investment in democracy over dogmatic persuasion.
In this quote, Susan Estrich expresses her belief in the value of facilitating independent thinking among her students. She prioritizes the development of their personal understanding and ownership of democracy rather than trying to impose her views on them, indicating that true engagement comes from participation and personal stake in democratic processes.
Themes
DemocracyEducationIndependent ThoughtEngagementOwnership
In practice
Example use cases
In a classroom discussion about civic responsibility, a teacher can use this quote to inspire students to think critically about their roles in democracy.
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