| University students also hold different
views about good answers. Here are some common views: |
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| Answer X: |
It is important to reproduce as
many points as possible from the notes or the textbook,
whether you understand them or not. |
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| Answer Y: |
The answer should be able to give a
meaningful explanation of the topic, showing
how things are related and applied. |
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| Answer Z: |
I wish that I could come up with original
ideas of my own in addition to showing a deep
understanding of the topic. |
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| A student's view of learning will affect
their preference of answers. Which answer will each
student go for? |
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Student A
(Learning is to know more) |
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Student B
(Learning is to gain more skills for doing tasks) |
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Student C
(I really learn only when I
understand) |
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Student D
(When I have learned, I am able to see things in
a new way) |
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| What about yourself? |
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