The following are quotes by Deborah Stipek, PhD, Dean of the School of Education, Stanford University-
"There's research showing the more children enjoy what they're doing, the better they learn, the longer they retain what they learn, and the deeper the understanding."
"...we put so much emphasis on performance, on 'getting it right,' as opposed to the joy of discovery."
"A happy classroom rewards children who want to learn."
"Classrooms where materials are easily accessible to students...help kids gain a feeling of responsibility for what they need to take care of."
From Edward Zigler, PhD, who was the first director of the Office of Child Development and started the Head Start program.
"I think my greatest contribution is the work that I've done with my own students."
"The greatest enemy of children today is poverty."
"Research shows that a good preschool program benefits [middle-class kids] as well."
"There are good times, and there are bad times. But you have to stay in the game."
"You need leadership to make people move, to get change enacted."
"Be totally committed to the optimal development of each child."
"You always have to keep a perspective on what you're trying to do."
"You have to be willing to persevere."
These are some AMAZING words from Inspirational people! I hope they motivate you to be the best educator you can be, as they have helped me!
Dr. Edward Zigler was an amazing man. I agree with the quote about "the greatest enemy of children today is poverty." So many children come to school hungry, lack of sleep, no materials for class. What must we do to stop the poverty and support the children?
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I can really relate to all of these quotes, especially the ones from Deborah Stipek, PhD. It goes to show that teachers who create an environment where learning is fun passes this love of learning onto their students as well.
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This are good quotes, I especially like the quotes from Deborah Stipek,PhD. because as a teacher I like to see my children enjoying learning and discovering.
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