The aim of this school was not set to study for study but apply the learning to practical problems.

浙东学派治学的目的不是为学术而学术，而是学以致用，为现实服务。

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Before my grandfather passed away, I often remember him asking how school was going, what I was learning, and how I would apply it to my life.

WHITEHOUSE: The Value of Agricultural Education

For example, it recommends pedagogy which encourages students to apply what they have recently studied at school and community level so as to ensure a sustainable learning experience.

UNESCO: EDUCATION