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> The American model of higher education focuses too much on teaching and too little on self-study As an American in higher education, that has not been my exp
by owenpalmer 2y ago
> The American model of higher education focuses too much on teaching and too little on self-study
As an American in higher education, that has not been my experience. I spend most of my time teaching myself, and honestly, I like it that way. Very rarely has a professor explained anything to me outside of a video lecture.
- jltsiren 2y agoDo you plan your studies in terms of classes or exams? Do you have mandatory exams with no corresponding class at all? Just a list of books to read and the name of the professor responsible for the exam. And maybe, if you're lucky, some related lectures every 2 or 3 years. Do you have regular (monthly?) exam days where you can take any exam offered by the department. Both standalone exams and exams replacing classes. Education gets pretty expensive, if you need a class with lectures (and maybe even teaching assistants) for every topic you want to offer.