Meaning of the word "tell me and I'll forget, show me, and I may not remember, involve me and I'll understand" in English
What does "tell me and I'll forget, show me, and I may not remember, involve me and I'll understand" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tell me and I'll forget, show me, and I may not remember, involve me and I'll understand
US /tɛl mi ænd aɪl fərˈɡɛt, ʃoʊ mi ænd aɪ meɪ nɑt rɪˈmɛmbər, ɪnˈvɑlv mi ænd aɪl ˌʌndərˈstænd/
UK /tɛl mi ənd aɪl fəˈɡɛt, ʃəʊ mi ənd aɪ meɪ nɒt rɪˈmɛmbə, ɪnˈvɒlv mi ənd aɪl ˌʌndəˈstænd/
Phrase
A proverb emphasizing that active participation and hands-on experience are the most effective ways to learn and retain knowledge.
Example:
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The teacher believes in the philosophy: 'Tell me and I'll forget, show me, and I may not remember, involve me and I'll understand.'
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Interactive workshops are based on the idea: tell me and I'll forget, show me, and I may not remember, involve me and I'll understand.