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The Great Teacher Inspires

William A. Ward

William A. Ward wrote, “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” The progression moves from information to formation. The goal is not only that students know something, but that they are awakened to care and to act.

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Levels of teaching. The highest does more than transfer information.

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