The Importance of Being A Good Learner

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A good learner needs to have some sort of creativity sense, problem-solving methods, be able to learn new things and manage themselves all throughout life. Education should be intended to amplify the abilities of skillful individuals with leadership qualities and are committed to taking a stand in social issues in the world today. A well-educated individual does not just seek to work a dream job and be able to live a nice life but instead should always commit to doing hard work, dedicating oneself to duty and always strive for excellence all throughout life. A good learner has key qualities such as: being able to listen and hear, understanding and reading, being able to communicate with anyone, solve different problems, have tolerance and being able self-criticize oneself. Such an individual is always prepared to try something new, learn about different types of people and be able to step outside their comfort zone. A person must also learn new things and fill any gap they have in their learning. Being well-educated is more than just being prepared for the workforce or what is taught in schools such as opening up an algebra textbook and learning how to factor or learning chemical bonds in a chemistry class. A well-educated person needs to be able to admit any wrong-doings and learn from their mistakes. For an individual to be considered a good learner, one needs to have a thorough understanding of themselves and their fit in the outside world.

The biggest element to consider for being a good learner is to be well-rounded. An individual should have knowledge in different fields and should be able to collaborate with diverse people. While in the process of becoming a good learner, one needs to be able to obser...

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...be carried on throughout generations and many people can understand the philosophies that was obtained. Being well-educated can seem to take forever and is one of the longest processes of human life. To be considered to be this type of person, being cautious and aware of happenings in the universe, absorbing and learning from these events then utilizing them to advance themselves are all things required. One must have an extensive understanding of themselves and others as well as their place in the universe to be considered a well-educated human being.

Works Cited

Bohm, David. “On Communication”. The Human Experience: Who Am I?. 8th ed. Winthrop University: Rock Hill SC, 2012. 12-14. Print.

Mill, John Stuart. “Of the Liberty of Thought and Discussion”. The Human Experience: Who Am I?. 8th ed. Winthrop University: Rock Hill SC, 2012. 53-57. Print.

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