W. W. Sawyer - Most remarks made by children consist of correct ideas very badly expressed

Most remarks made by children consist of correct ideas very badly expressed. A good teacher will be very wary of saying 'No, that's wrong.' Rather, he will try to discover the correct idea behind the inadequate expression. This is one of the most important principles in the whole of the art of teaching.

- W. W. Sawyer

source: W. W. Sawyer (2012). “Vision in Elementary Mathematics”, Courier Corporation

topic: Education, Teacher, Art