I had this feeling that, somehow, we ought to be teaching not just the history of particular nations or particular regions, but the history of humanity.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of teaching the broader history of humanity rather than focusing solely on specific nations or regions.
David Christian highlights the need for an educational approach that encompasses the entire history of humanity. This perspective encourages us to view our past as interconnected, fostering a greater understanding of our shared experiences and collective journey rather than fragmenting our knowledge into isolated national or regional accounts.
In practice
In a classroom discussion about world history, this quote can inspire students to think beyond national borders.
I believe human beings mark a threshold in the development of the planet, of course, but it is only part of the picture. What Big History can do is show us the nature of our complexity and fragility and the dangers that face us, but it can also show us our power, with collective learning.
If, in schools, we keep teaching that history is divided into American history and Chinese history and Russian history and Australian history, we're teaching kids that they are divided into tribes. And we're failing to teach them that we also, as human beings, share problems that we need to work together with.
Very early in life I became fascinated with the wonders language can achieve. And I began playing with words.
The youth is the hope of our future.
In many parts of the world, especially Pakistan and Afghanistan, terrorism, war and conflict stop children to go to their schools. We are really tired of these wars. Women and children are suffering.
In India, knowledge has always been considered more valuable than power, fame or riches. In our tradition, educational institutions are respected as temples of learning.
I think that the greatest education in the world is the education which helps one to be able to do the right things at the time it has to be done.
I have always felt that the true text-book for the pupil is his teacher
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