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Education debate. (pg. 4)
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| Lira |
| quote: | Originally posted by Project-K
I've always said intro to psych should be thought in HS. |
Most "Intros" should be taught in high school. I'm glad kids here now study philosophy and sociology before they enter university, but there should be many more disciplines available to them, such as anthropology, linguisitcs and economics.
At least they have an idea of what it's all about before they choose their major. |
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| Project-K |
That's true. All you really do before uni is math and natural sciences. Then tons of people end up switching majors halfway through because they just discovered something they didn't know about.
Speaking of which, I've actually been thinking of double-majoring in cultural anthropology. |
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| Krypton |
| My art appreciation class entails 1 hour and 30 minutes in an auditorium looking at a projector screen of paintings, other artwork, and architecture and the professor lecturing on about them. Gets old reallllly quick. Unfortunately, there is a quiz every day, so you can't miss the class. |
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| dj_alfi |
| anyone can study really hard for a test, ace it and then forget everything a week after. being in class, doing assignements etc. will make you remember it longer, perhaps even for a lifetime. |
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| iella |
Sadly Frenchie smart ppl can get better grades without studying and attend class as much as you.
*cue violin
moral of the story don't worry about what other ppl do or don't do |
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| Frenchie |
I had A's all through school minus 1 class where I got a B. OH NO.
Gosh darn you got me there.
I also wasn't worrying I was simply having a debate with someone and thought it'd be a great discussion piece. |
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| Krypton |
| quote: | Originally posted by dj_alfi
anyone can study really hard for a test, ace it and then forget everything a week after. being in class, doing assignements etc. will make you remember it longer, perhaps even for a lifetime. |
I think it's pretty sad that many educators have failed to see the futility of tests which require memorization of material which will be forgotten once the need for it is exhausted. I believe writing a paper is the best way to learn material, because the student must research, learn independently, apply that learning, articulate what has been learned, etc. etc. Testing is sooo archaic to learning. |
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| dj_alfi |
| quote: | Originally posted by Krypton
I think it's pretty sad that many educators have failed to see the futility of tests which require memorization of material which will be forgotten once the need for it is exhausted. I believe writing a paper is the best way to learn material, because the student must research, learn independently, apply that learning, articulate what has been learned, etc. etc. Testing is sooo archaic to learning. |
yay, someone replied to something i said! best day ever!!!!
oh and yeah, you're spot on, i have alot of doubt in the educational system, and i could write pages up and down about it, but now im tired and im gonna do some hardcore dreaming!
g'night :P |
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| Slylee |
i wouldn't argue with anyone about that because some people just got it, u know? i mean if you dont ever have to go to lectures or put 100% into your assignments and you just "get it" and can go take a test (without cheating or cramming) and still remember the material months later, then you're pretty much gifted or genius level.
i mean i'm assuming that's how this person is. he/she could take the same test months later and still get it?
i'm a pro at cramming and getting at least a C without having studied or really applied myself in the weeks leading up to the exam. i'm not proud of that either but it's just my "skill" when it comes to education i guess. i call it being "ADD style smart" :p |
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| tubby |
a lot of learning programs are aimed not quite lowest common denominator, but close to it. some very smart folks may simply waste their time in normal classes. hence all they are there to achieve is passing exams and get whatever formal qualification is on offer.
perhaps they would be better off in a more challenging course?
Schools don't generally have that flexibility which a university can offer.
the idea of seperating students by learning method is great, but would be very expensive and difficult to resource. |
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| Krypton |
| I'm a procrastinator and crammer. I will wait until the very night of a test to even begin to study. And I am easily distracted by the internet. |
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| chimera66 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Krypton
And I am easily distracted by the internet. |
aren't we all |
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