Learning Strengths and Weaknesses

1. Some educationists claim they are the best persons to educate. Yet others in general think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. You should write at least 250 words in 40 minutes.

Learning is a personal process. This is because learning relies heavily on a person’s thinking styles and abilities. It is no big surprise then that some people find it a main priority to learn through the words and wisdom of teachers and lecturers, while others are confident they are able to learn and grasp knowledge just as well, if not better, by themselves, without the aid of educationists. What is important in this matter is certainly the acquisition of valuable knowledge, and the realization that people think and learn differently.

The responsibility of the student is to learn. The knowledge that is gained throughout learning is not only to be used in the examination hall; it will serve the student throughout his or her life, in daily life, in important decision-making, and in the chosen career path. Since knowledge is such a big part of our lives, we should place emphasis not only on what type of knowledge that we gain, but how we gain that knowledge. It is often up to the student to recognize and identify his learning strengths and weaknesses. The means of acquiring knowledge seems endless, and students often have their own preferences, whether it’s reading, listening to talks, memorizing, doing demonstrations, and more. It is important that students find out the best ways in which they learn and use this information to their advantage.

Having discussed that, we have come to learn that some students are clearly able to learn better by themselves than with a teacher, but this doesn’t mean that they can totally shun the role of teachers in their lives. Everybody needs a teacher, as guidance in the process of learning. A teacher shines light where it is dark in the student’s heart. A student must always have the highest degree of respect towards their teachers, no matter what he thinks of his teachers. The bond between mentor and apprentice is a bond that is sacred, necessary in the gathering of new knowledge and understanding.

Educationists have their own responsibilities too towards their students. It is their duty to ensure that their students gain the intended knowledge well, and they must make this their top priority. Understanding that a person’s learning skills are unique is the first step towards better teaching. A good teacher is definitely knowledgeable in his or her own subject, but a great teacher is able to understand each of his student’s strengths and weaknesses. Educationists must identify each of their student’s learning abilities, in order to ensure that knowledge transfer towards each student is at the optimum level.

Students have their own learning preferences, and they must make the most out of their learning strengths and weaknesses in order to succeed academically and be at the top of their career field in the future. Educationists must acknowledge this fact and provide what each student needs; better understanding.