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I nearly failed out of high school and college because I spent my time on things I found more interesting that classes - computers and journalism for the most p
by hguant 11y ago
I nearly failed out of high school and college because I spent my time on things I found more interesting that classes - computers and journalism for the most part. The skills I learned outside of my studies have been more useful by far than anything I learned in a classroom. I feel like we've pushed people away from the kinds of self directed learning that really stick with a student towards the easily quantifiable "no student left behind" style of learning.
- IndianAstronaut 11y agoI very clearly see this with 2 nephews of mine, both 14. One is in a highly competitive school district in the bay area, the other in a relaxed Texan school. One has no free time and is pushed into this or that class or activity all the time. The other has quite a bit of free time. The second nephew is very creative, street smart and communicative. He also managed to teach himself how to program and make games. The first nephew simply lacks that creativity.
- hguant 11y agoI experienced this in my Bot Scout troop of all places - people, kids especially, need room to fail. Having a structured environment, having every day planned out with something new and enriching is great and all - but it doesn't give you room to stretch your own brain. You're stuck following someone else's plan. One could argue this is a major failing of our education system. (Apologies for the late response)
- dawnbreez 11y agoI did the same, and have nothing to show for it. I wonder if there's some personality trait, some sprt of drive that helps people succeed in any environment?