Learning for Life:
Educational Words of Wisdom
By Teri Ann Berg Olsen
CONTENTS
Foreword 11
Acknowledgements 12
Introduction 13
How to Use This Book 15
Biblical Scriptures 17
Quotations & Wise Sayings 28
Education & Instruction 29
Teachers & Teaching 53
Study & Learning 83
The Bible & Religion 98
Parents & Parenting 111
Mothers & Mothering 122
Fathers & Fathering 125
Home & Family 127
Children & Childhood 137
Individuality & Inequality 153
Imagination & Creativity 157
Play & Leisure 160
Nature & the Outdoors 163
Travel & Field Trips 166
Subjects & Specialties 167
Curriculum & Lessons 185
Schools & Schooling 188
College & University 207
Lectures & Lecturing 212
Atmosphere & Environment 213
Exams, Evaluations, & Grades 216
Self-Education & Homeschooling 220
Books, Libraries, & Reading 226
Facts & Information 238
Questions & Answers 241
Research, Observation, & Inquiry 243
Curiosity & Discovery 246
Habit, Repetition, & Practice 248
Discipline & Obedience 250
Wisdom & Knowledge 253
Genius & Intelligence 262
Learning Styles 266
Thinking & Thought 268
Gifted & Talented 272
Special Needs & Challenges 273
Ignorance & Stupidity 276
Truth 279
Morals, Character, & Values 282
Soul & Spirit 289
Solitude 292
Socialization 293
Mentors & Role Models 297
Society & Civilization 299
Government & Politics 308
Public vs. Private 319
Bureaucracy 324
Technology 326
Work & Effort 330
Duty & Responsibility 337
Trial & Error 338
Experience & Action 342
Criticism 347
Encouragement & Enthusiasm 348
Motivation & Initiative 351
Goals & Success 353
Learning & Life 356
Past, Present, & Future 361
Appendix 367
Biographical Notes 370
Index of Names 394
Reader's Notes 410
Afterword 415
About the Author 416
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