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“Rather than pushing children to think like adults, we might do better to remember that they are great learners and to try harder to be more like them.”

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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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