Secret to College Success #4: Actually Learn
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- This is the fourth in a series of lectures that I am tentatively calling "How to Do Well in College." In this lecture video I explain the purpose of intermediate assignments (which were not graded for me at Oxford and Cambridge), such as homework, problem sets, quizzes, and essays. Their purpose, as crazy as this sounds, is to try to get students to actually learn the material. Once you realize this, and once you study in ways that aim toward actually learning, comprehending, and understanding the material, it makes your college courses much easier. Also, I point out that when you actually learn, your college courses become...interesting. Yes, that's right, and everyone seems to forget that.
I'm sorta burned out and haven't studied in months despite knowing that I have a mountain of textbooks left to clear in my medical journey, watching you speak just reminds me of the love I have for studying, these videos are giving me my groove back and I'm truly grateful. Bless you sir...
This an absolute gold mine of a channel. Thank you!
Im going back to college inmy 30s.. Starting from scratch and this is such a blessing!
Have fun! I started a math degree in my thirties and had blast! Good luck!
Lessssgooo dude
it means nothing like too late yeah
This reminds me of a gutting story about the importance of learning vs just getting the grade. During a 2 year Associates program for IT and networking, I was in class with this guy. We ended up taking our finals together in the 3rd semester. The final was a long multiple choice test, then a hands-on lab portion where we would set up a network on actually computers, switches, and routers.
When we got started, the very first thing we had to do was subnet the network based on the specifications. Basically, just do some quick math to determine how to split up the network based on how many users there were. This was something we learned the very first week in our 1st semester and we typically did a practice problem every single day of lecture for the next year and a half. The guy asked the instructor if he could use his laptop, but the instructor told him that he had to get his subnetting checked before he could start doing anything on the computer. The guy had to stand up and hand in a blank test because he didn't learn how to subnet. He had been using a subnetting calculator just so he could get through the assignments instead of learning them.
So many people do that, and they don't understand classes that come later or worse, how to do it in an actual job
The ending of this I found fantastic. Really gives you an alternative perspective and motivation to study your subjects more in depth. Again building onto this mindset of studying being a positive outside of the academic benefits of it, like when you categorised preparation and studying for classes as a form of self care. Brilliant channel.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I prefer to the British system. I can have lots of ungraded practice all over the year. If I make any mistake in the intermediate assignments, my final grades are not affected. Making mistakes during learning is expected. In the US system, one will be punished by grades if he/she makes a mistake during these intermediate assignments. It is difficult for me not to make mistake during the learning process. It makes the "actual learning" very stressful. In the US system, I am kept stressful all over the year. In the British system, I can relax and learn. The stress only comes at the end of the year. I learn better under the British system.
Fr. Indoctrination and extra stress, plus extra tuition costs with junk-like classes, and many places don't even give you experience, so you don't get hired often enough. 💀💀😅😅 Centrist.
I agree. I usually barely pass some assignments and midterm exams but then finish strongly at the end of the year.
Never thought of it that way, that’s a cool insight into the benefit of having one exam.
@@miketacos9034the other obvious benefit is that if a person knows the material of the course beforehand, they dont have to do useless work and waste time doing these assignments during the semester, and instead they can just show up at the exam and pass it, since the purpose of the exam is to check students' knowledge, not their source
Thank you for all your videos on learning in college. I'm soon starting a challenging semester in engineering in september, so I very attentively take notes of all of your advice !
Well done. The more practical stuff (how to read, how to take notes, how to memorize, etc.) is coming in the next weeks/months.
Your last point is very very true!! It applies to all majors, especially Engineering!
When I taught sophomore level courses at our local community college I noticed that my students could not have passed the courses I took in college during the 1960s. This phenomenon was so obvious that it was a topic of discussion among the faculty.
The students were smart enough. What they lacked was the knowledge of how to study and how to learn. I was stunned at first. I could not get the students to function according to the way I had, where the majority of my grade in each course came from the end of semester final.
I relented and structured my courses very tightly making lecture, coursework, and exams conform to the students’ textbooks with weekly assignments that kept the students focused and moving throughout the semester. I called it “Grade 13”.
Yes. Grade creep is real. Their As in the college courses I taught did not mean the same thing as my As in the college courses I had taken 40 years before.
Why submit? I enjoyed teaching and sharing my discipline with others so I wanted to continue to receive assignments, but our Dean made it perfectly clear that “the customer is always right” - we were to keep our students happy enough to keep signing up for the college’s classes.
This is great advice to any student who finish their tasks for the week, but still have review to do, as to find someone quizzing you on the content from the reading
Excellent work I watched a few of your videos this week!!!!!!!
Doing well in school just seems halfway pointless. You get an evaluation that's supposed to measure what you've learnt over the course of your education-a grade-but in the current system the entire point of the course becomes to get a grade. Learning is not even a function of the modern system, and if I wanted to learn, I would've dropped out of school ages ago. The only reason I'm going to school is because (1) it's legally required, and (2) because without the funny piece of paper that certifies my worth to "employers", I'm unemployable and condemned to a life of minimum wage. Be damned whatever you've learnt outside of the system.
Understand why doing everything is very important , especially learning all kinds of stuff not just in the school
Great presenter. Motivational. Keep the videos coming
Thank you sir, This video is so useful 🎉
Amen! I wish I could get my high schooler to see it that way
Funny, wasn't till Medical School I realized learning the right answer after a test was important. But they wouldn't give us the answers after because they would have to write new questions for the next class.
I love your videos! Keep ‘em comin
My English level is not good now , but seems like understand you😁
Super!
The only course I found "fun" was the ones I had to watch your videos for...it was down right entertaining! When are you going to do a course in equity and trust law? You could take a break from philosophy right? You've got law students needing your help!
Get into mind of college professor.
If don't understand or get something then spend more time and learn the material until understanding it
Thank you
i just noticed this man is writing in reverse holy shi..........
yep!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:15 🎓 *Understanding the course design from a professor's perspective can significantly enhance a student's success in college.*
00:37 🇬🇧 *The speaker shares insights from their experience with the education system at Oxford and Cambridge, highlighting the intense focus on end-of-year exams.*
01:24 📚 *Describes the rigorous exam preparation process, emphasizing the isolation and dedication required for success.*
02:51 ✍️ *Intermediate assignments at Oxford and Cambridge are designed for learning, not grading, stressing the importance of truly understanding material.*
03:36 📈 *The U.S. education system's use of graded assignments is contrasted with the UK's, noting the benefits and drawbacks of each.*
04:18 🎯 *Highlights the ultimate goal of assignments: to facilitate actual learning and understanding, not just to achieve good grades.*
05:57 🔄 *Emphasizes the importance of mastering foundational material for future academic success, warning against moving on without true comprehension.*
07:08 ⏳ *Suggests investing a little extra time in understanding current material can prevent significant future frustration and improve efficiency.*
07:50 📖 *Uses the example of reading Plato to illustrate how early course material prepares students for future lessons, enhancing overall understanding.*
08:19 💡 *Points out that a deep understanding of material can make subjects more interesting and enjoyable, enhancing the college experience.*
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I earned my B.A. in political science with a minor in philosophy. 10 years later I work as a janitor at the airport. It's okay, at least I learned a great deal.
What happens when you already know the material and you realize you're just there to pump money into the machine that figuratively ate your family and childhood?
What are your most recommended philosophy books, if you have any, in the subjects of ethics and consciousness?
And also what are great resources for learning philosophy in general (youtube channels/websites/articles) other than your channel(which is really great, your explanations are very clear and informative, but I need more)?
Please do a video for British students🙏
What if I am learning on my own, not in college?
Crux of it for me - Actually understanding something makes it more interesting and fun...
Which means not only will you be more productive but pleasant 😊 as well.
Isn't it cool? Hell Yeah ❤
This is what i strongly dislike. I never had people like this in my life and now looking in hindsight, I could have done sooooooo much better😢
Got a 3.9 this semester by barely doing the readings and cramming assignments/exams on the last week 😅
Learn to learn is the point. What you teach in school, collage and university is dog shit so forget it asap.