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“The role of the teacher is to create the conditions for invention rather than provide ready-made knowledge.”

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Seymour Papert
Seymour Papert

Mathematician, computer science pioneer, and educational technology advocate. Seymour Papert is renowned for his contributions to computer science and mathematics education, particularly in the areas of LOGO programming language and constructivist learning theory. more

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