Meaning of the word "the mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates, the great teacher inspires" in English
What does "the mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates, the great teacher inspires" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates, the great teacher inspires
US /ðə ˌmiːdiˈoʊkər ˈtiːtʃər tɛlz, ðə ɡʊd ˈtiːtʃər ɪkˈspleɪnz, ðə suːˈpɪriər ˈtiːtʃər ˈdɛmənˌstreɪts, ðə ɡreɪt ˈtiːtʃər ɪnˈspaɪərz/
UK /ðə ˌmiːdiˈəʊkə ˈtiːtʃə tɛlz, ðə ɡʊd ˈtiːtʃə ɪkˈspleɪnz, ðə suːˈpɪəriə ˈtiːtʃə ˈdɛmənˌstreɪts, ðə ɡreɪt ˈtiːtʃə ɪnˈspaɪəz/
Phrase
A famous quote by William Arthur Ward describing the hierarchy of teaching effectiveness, from basic instruction to profound inspiration.
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My mentor always lived by the motto: the mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates, the great teacher inspires.
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To reach the highest level of education, remember that the mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates, the great teacher inspires.