I feel like the problem is that educational effectiveness is too much of a personal thing that it is impossible to argue about. everyone learns differently. I t

I feel like the problem is that educational effectiveness is too much of a personal thing that it is impossible to argue about. everyone learns differently. I think it's important to note that most people are self driven enough to learn on their own. I learn a lot in lectures. other people go to lecture and goof off and then learn the material on their own later. truth is, the smart kids will usually find a way to succeed no matter how they learn. What we are trying to figure out is the best way to teach the masses. I also think it's important to consider the sheer number of people trying to get an education in modern times as opposed to the past where most students were smart, privileged kids whose parents were probably decently successful.