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What is education? It seems like a simple question but considering the etymology of the word ‘education’, a less obvious but more interesting answer emerges. Education originates from the Latin word, educare, which means to draw out. It is not a matter of filling the students’ minds with facts, although for certain purposes this is necessary. Education as a ‘drawing out’ implies there is wisdom and insight within the student that can be uncovered. The curiosity associated with an open and inquiring mind is the instrument essential for that search. Unfortunately, all too often, the emphasis on memorising information stifles interest.
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The author (PLD) acknowledges Dr. Patricia Luck’s handout provided at the University of Rochester Advanced workshop given in 2015.
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Dobkin, P.L., Hassed, C.S. (2016). Educating Teachers. In: Mindful Medical Practitioners. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31066-4_7
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