Understanding education – Blog 1
Peters, R.S., Routledge, 2010, c1967
“The classroom thus becomes a Lyceum in miniature.”
The metaphor, “The classroom thus becomes a Lyceum in miniature.”, in simpler
terms means the classroom is being compared to a small version. Of a place of great
learning and discussion. It’s not just about teaching; it’s about thinking deeply and
exchanging ideas. This idea suggests that the classroom should be a space for
inquiry, where students and teachers share ideas and question things together. It
also implies that education is meant to be active, thoughtful, and interactive, not just
one-way teaching. This compares to my own experiences as in school my teachers
always tried to encourage us to have discussions instead of just taking in what they
were teaching us. We were encouraged to express our own ideas and opinions
about all topics.