Too rarely is the individual teacher so free from the dictation of aut…

John Dewey
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Too rarely is the individual teacher so free from the dictation of authoritative supervisor, textbook on methods, prescribed course of study, etc., that he can let his mind come to close quarters with the pupil's mind and the subject matter. ✨ John Dewey (2015). Democracy and Education: Top American Authors, p.83, 谷月社
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