"Quintillian (a.d. 35-95) suggested that a boy study grammar, music, geometry, and astronomy until he was sixteen, after which age he might advance to higher studies." I think it has some reflects on today's educational system. People need to study themselves before getting an advanced education. I read somewhere saying that people read enjoy reading books because books help them understand themselves. In one man's life, no one will ever get tired of getting to know themselves. All the learnings are more fun and sustainable if you enjoy it, "grit" is the most important factor for success. The pure happiness a man can have when doing something he enjoys cannot be described in words. That's why it's important to learn generally before specializing in certain areas. It is also why having a healthy mindset of learning is the first step of getting a higher education. People have to have the good fundamental basic knowledge to receive and make the best use of higher educations.
Knowledge starts with human beings' basic needs; that's why learning from experiences is the best way of learning. That's why the new curriculum emphasizes the importance of applying knowledge in real-life situations. I think different subjects should be integrated altogether to provide a meaningful connection with each other. It also creates a multi-dimension way to think and learn!
Zoe, thank you for sharing your reflections! You need to comment on two more quotes from the article.
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