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thundara · 4779 days ago · link · · parent · post: Skills aren't taught at university; we develop them to cope with university
Well, a lot of the way universities are structured can hamper enthusiasm and interest, is the issue. You can tell a student it's their fault for falling asleep in class, but giant, impersonal lecture halls and hour and a half long chunks of instruction can crush almost anyone's motivation.
Well, a lot of the way universities are structured can hamper enthusiasm and interest, is the issue.
Same with basically any large institution, educational or corporate. Learning takes time and can be rote and even boring. Life is full of that stuff. But it's no big deal. You learn to push through it. Personally, I don't think a university that spent a lot of effort on being motivating would end up educating as well. Motivation should come from outside the classroom, IMHO.