We begin with the hypothesis that any subject can be taught effectively in some intellectually honest form to any child at any stage of development.
We need to conceive of ourselves as "agents" impelled by self-generated intentions.
Good teaching is forever being on the cutting edge of a child's competence.
The essence of creativity is figuring out how to use what you already know in order to go beyond what you already think.
Knowledge is justified belief.
We are storytelling creatures, and as children we acquire language to tell those stories that we have inside us.