Word: quintilian
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...notion that learning should be hard gets little backing from psychologists. The Roman schoolmaster Quintilian, 1,900 years ago, said: "A student should strive for victory, yes, but it must be arranged that he gains it. In this way, let us draw forth his powers with both praise and rewards." Such views lead psychologists to take a dim view of modern education...