因材施教 — “Teach according to aptitude”
因材施教 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to tailor one's teaching methods to suit the individual aptitudes, needs, and learning styles of students; to teach according to individual ability”. Literally, “Teach according to aptitude”.
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Origin and Story of 因材施教
During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius was renowned for his ability to educate his students based on their intelligence and temperament.
Once, Zilu asked him whether he should act immediately upon hearing a correct opinion. Confucius advised him to first consult his father and elder brothers.
Later, Ran You asked the same question, and Confucius told him he could act immediately.
Another student, Gong Xihua, was puzzled by the differing advice. Confucius explained that Ran You was often too hesitant and needed encouragement to act, while Zilu was impetuous and impulsive, requiring caution and consideration before acting.
This demonstrated Confucius's profound understanding of teaching students in accordance with their individual aptitudes and personalities.
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What does 因材施教 mean?
因材施教 (yīn cái shī jiào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to tailor one's teaching methods to suit the individual aptitudes, needs, and learning styles of students; to teach according to individual ability”.
How do you pronounce 因材施教?
因材施教 is pronounced yīn cái shī jiào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 因材施教 literally mean?
Literally, 因材施教 means “Teach according to aptitude”. It is used to mean “to tailor one's teaching methods to suit the individual aptitudes, needs, and learning styles of students; to teach according to individual ability”.
Where does 因材施教 come from?
因材施教 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 因材施教?
因：根据；材：资质；施：施加；教：教育。指针对学习的人的志趣、能力等具体情况进行不同的教育。