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keyshawn · 10-10-2005, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the great discussion so far, it's opened my eyes to the debate of formal V. informal education.
Currently, we're talking about this issue a bit in my seminar class [on creativity].
As previously discussed here, it's been

Five weeks into college, there's already been experiences I've learned, and I'm sure there's many more to come. Could some of these been learned out of the school - Yes. Yet, there's some, (like running your own web radio show at college) that are completely unique and special to the college scene.
As stated by matt, filth, and a few others as well; I've already learned a lot that I could have not learned on my own. There's a difference between the scenarios: reading a philosophy book on your own and if you're confused: maybe look at a couple other references [books, wikipedia, etc.] and maybe ask the question on TFP's philosophy section.
OR
Attending a class with about 20 of your peers and a PhD doing the same material with you; discussing it twice a week for a couple hours each time; and being able to discuss said material outside of class possibly as well. My tech-minded teacher [my fav. prof so far

] actually even set up a forum for us so we can discuss outside of class as well.

Both of these scenarios will probably lead you to greater understanding of philosophy. However, the methods of doing this are quite different, and each has their advantages and disadvantages.

Also, over the past few years, I've attempted to informally educate myself on computers and linux. I do believe I am quite literate with said things, although I've never taken a class on it. However, it's taken me about 3 or so years to accumulate my knowledge. I could have possibly learned a significant portion of that in a classroom [or having a mentor or more experienced person there in-person that I could ask questions, etc.]

catcha back on the flipside,
will.

1 - <i> Granted, I could have my own webradio station at home; but factors like connecting with fellow interested peers; browsing through a huge vinyl stash; having the college atmosphere here, and others - are just that different. </I>

10-10-2005, 11:07 AM	#72 (permalink)
keyshawn Psycho	Thanks for the great discussion so far, it's opened my eyes to the debate of formal V. informal education. Currently, we're talking about this issue a bit in my seminar class [on creativity]. As previously discussed here, it's been Five weeks into college, there's already been experiences I've learned, and I'm sure there's many more to come. Could some of these been learned out of the school - Yes. Yet, there's some, (like running your own web radio show at college) that are completely unique and special to the college scene. As stated by matt, filth, and a few others as well; I've already learned a lot that I could have not learned on my own. There's a difference between the scenarios: reading a philosophy book on your own and if you're confused: maybe look at a couple other references [books, wikipedia, etc.] and maybe ask the question on TFP's philosophy section. OR Attending a class with about 20 of your peers and a PhD doing the same material with you; discussing it twice a week for a couple hours each time; and being able to discuss said material outside of class possibly as well. My tech-minded teacher [my fav. prof so far ] actually even set up a forum for us so we can discuss outside of class as well. Both of these scenarios will probably lead you to greater understanding of philosophy. However, the methods of doing this are quite different, and each has their advantages and disadvantages. Also, over the past few years, I've attempted to informally educate myself on computers and linux. I do believe I am quite literate with said things, although I've never taken a class on it. However, it's taken me about 3 or so years to accumulate my knowledge. I could have possibly learned a significant portion of that in a classroom [or having a mentor or more experienced person there in-person that I could ask questions, etc.] catcha back on the flipside, will. 1 - <i> Granted, I could have my own webradio station at home; but factors like connecting with fellow interested peers; browsing through a huge vinyl stash; having the college atmosphere here, and others - are just that different. </I> __________________ currently reading: currently playing :