sage on the stage
sage on the stage noun: an educator, especially at the postsecondary level, who imparts knowledge by lecturing to an audience; the method of imparting knowledge used by such an educator.
Noun
sage on the stage (plural sages on the stage or sages on stages)
- An educator, especially at the postsecondary level, who imparts knowledge by lecturing to an audience; the method of imparting knowledge used by such an educator.
- Mrs. Johnson said the teacher for the gifted and talented will be more of a "guide on the side" rather than a "sage on the stage."1981 August 6, “‘Gifted Students’ Classes Offered”, in Harlan Daily Enterprise, USA, retrieved 01 Sep 2013, page 5
- Case Western has always been an advocate of what Williams calls the "sage on the stage versus the guide on the side" learning method.2006 August 25, Nina Vizcarrondo, “Sci-Fi Today, Sci-Fact Tomorrow”, in Time, retrieved 01 Sep 2013
Forms of sage on the stage
| plural | sages on the stage |
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| plural | sages on stages |
| alternative form | sage on a stage |
Questions about sage on the stage
- What does sage on the stage mean?
- Sage on the stage means an educator, especially at the postsecondary level, who imparts knowledge by lecturing to an audience; the method of imparting knowledge used by such an educator.
- What part of speech is sage on the stage?
- Sage on the stage is a noun.
- What is the plural of sage on the stage?
- The plural of sage on the stage is sages on the stage.
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