People will learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.

People will learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.

People will learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.

People will learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.

People will learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.

People will learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.

People will learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.

People will learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.

I heard this statement earlier last week, and I’ve been pondering it ever since. It’s one of those statements that can encapsulate an educational philosophy…not totally define it but summarise, supplement and complement one’s own philosophy of education.