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: Students become "producers" who focus solely on providing the answer the teacher wants rather than "thinkers" who seek genuine understanding.

: Children learn to read a teacher's body language or facial expressions for clues to the "right" answer. John Holt - How Children Fail

: Children are often terrified of being "wrong," displeasing adults, or losing labels like "gifted". This fear makes them emotionally incapable of checking their own work or exploring new ideas deeply. : Students become "producers" who focus solely on