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With so many resources becoming available for self-directed study, and also things like this, I wonder if we'll move toward a de-coupling of teaching and testin
by jrussino 4y ago
With so many resources becoming available for self-directed study, and also things like this, I wonder if we'll move toward a de-coupling of teaching and testing/verification. I could envision a world where having a degree in a subject from a particular school essentially just means "we verified, in person, to our specific set of standards, that this person has mastered this subject". And how you come to acquire that mastery may be provided by the same (or a related) institution, or may be done on your own, or with the help of some third party.
- fxtentacle 4y agoOr we go the other way and just pay for certificates without any testing. I mean I went to university mostly to party ;) But you still need that cert so that society won't condemn you for "wasting" 4 years. I put in the quotes because I believe university was an excellent way to learn social skills.
- nagonago 4y agoI think we already have moved in this direction, in the sense that a degree doesn't get you much in the job market. Employers tend to place much more importance on work experience, tangible accomplishments, certifications, and so on. (Even certs might not be so useful, since the ability to pass a test is often quite different than the ability to actually do a job.) In addition, landing a job often ultimately comes down to who you know (networking, or more cynically, nepotism) and luck.