True, there are two broad ways of learning: the simple or the complicated way. It would be too strong to claim either to be good or bad. We humans, in fact, are complicated creatures, and that exactly is why we can question-'WHY?'
'Why do things happen, and why this way and not the other?'- these sorts of questions are one of the few forces behind learning. Well, and the ability to inquire and question is one of the main reason mankind has been developing step-by-step over the years. Well, and in a manner, though it might not be true for all people, having learnt things the complicated way produces a more efficient, strong and long-lasting impression. This might be because, one surely would not want to go through those complex and troublesome learning experiences once again. Here's an incident from my life.
I believe I was a very efficient planner since childhood. I could plan a schedule that included all things I had to do, and still manage to save 45 minutes for some leisure activities. It was in fifth class, when I experimented a new schedule which read- play first, study next. At first it seemed to have worked well, because I could still get enough leisure time. As a result, I increased my playtime duration. I then had not much, or sometimes any time for leisure, but I was still fine with that. As the studies and workload started getting higher, I had to do things more rapidly. Out of a hurry, I started putting no creativity into my homework and studies. Things were getting worse.
My parents insisted on me to stick to my original plan, but I instead eliminated music from my schedule. How bad! I understand that as parents, why they couldn't tolerate it anymore. One fine day onwards, they made me stay awake as long as I didn't complete all my important tasks. This continued for a few days, just until I couldn't bear it anymore.
I once again changed my schedule, but this time, a better one indeed. One that made me the same proficient child I was before. I have retained my planning skill, and manage my time very fruitfully and efficiently. I hope I retain this important learning, and of course, the skill forever!
'Why do things happen, and why this way and not the other?'- these sorts of questions are one of the few forces behind learning. Well, and the ability to inquire and question is one of the main reason mankind has been developing step-by-step over the years. Well, and in a manner, though it might not be true for all people, having learnt things the complicated way produces a more efficient, strong and long-lasting impression. This might be because, one surely would not want to go through those complex and troublesome learning experiences once again. Here's an incident from my life.
I believe I was a very efficient planner since childhood. I could plan a schedule that included all things I had to do, and still manage to save 45 minutes for some leisure activities. It was in fifth class, when I experimented a new schedule which read- play first, study next. At first it seemed to have worked well, because I could still get enough leisure time. As a result, I increased my playtime duration. I then had not much, or sometimes any time for leisure, but I was still fine with that. As the studies and workload started getting higher, I had to do things more rapidly. Out of a hurry, I started putting no creativity into my homework and studies. Things were getting worse.
My parents insisted on me to stick to my original plan, but I instead eliminated music from my schedule. How bad! I understand that as parents, why they couldn't tolerate it anymore. One fine day onwards, they made me stay awake as long as I didn't complete all my important tasks. This continued for a few days, just until I couldn't bear it anymore.
I once again changed my schedule, but this time, a better one indeed. One that made me the same proficient child I was before. I have retained my planning skill, and manage my time very fruitfully and efficiently. I hope I retain this important learning, and of course, the skill forever!
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