What's the single most important requirement to learn something new?

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Peter Goudge Active member

Member since 23 January 2012

Peter GoudgeActive member16 February 2013 05:25:04

Hi all

I was having a discussion with a colleague yesterday about the single most important requirement to learn something new. This goes to the heart of what happens in a classroom.

My own view is 'motivation'- a combination of intrinsic & extrinsic factors. My colleague had a different view. I'm interested in what others think.

Cheers

Peter

kiku_hana Active member

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kiku_hanaActive member16 February 2013 05:34:02

To me: They are persistence, discipline, and organization.

Teacher Mark Serial expat

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Teacher MarkSerial expat16 February 2013 08:29:28

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Having an open mind would top the list, in my opinion.

cth Serial expat

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cthSerial expat18 February 2013 01:11:47

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They themselves have to want to learn and then have the motivation to learn.
Hard to single out 1 as I think a combination of requirements would be better.

Wild_1 ViP

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Wild_1ViP18 February 2013 02:49:09

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I would say the passion.聽 Without it, one would find it is rather difficult to muster the necessary motivation, then dedication in learning.

kiku_hana Active member

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kiku_hanaActive member18 February 2013 03:15:06

I have passion, I have goals and I myself always want to learn new things but without discipline and concentration, nothing succeeds.

Seniordogsg46 Active member

Member since 23 January 2013

Seniordogsg46Active member18 February 2013 06:24:28

I would think that answer is dependent on which stage of life you are in. At every stage, the factor could differ. Is it for survival, for work purpose (then, you better be internally motivated, somehow and find the concentration somewhat).聽 Or, are you learning for interest, at a leisurely pace (then, only passion comes in).

Peter Goudge Active member

Member since 23 January 2012

Peter GoudgeActive member18 February 2013 15:46:28

Hi all

Thank you for your great posts.

Peter Goudge

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