Parsons goes in dept of describing how students learn today. He seems to have enough experience that he gives his message to those who are newly entering college. He wants the students to know the difference between a professor and a teacher. “My job is to lead you to the fountain of knoledge.Weather you drink deeply or only gargle is entireley up to you”(Parsons,p.3). This stunning metaphor is perfect for what he is explaining. He wants the students to know that as a professor he will teach, but it is up to the kids to learn and go further in depth. He also explains that critical learning skills is what most students lack. While hearing what a professor or teacher says, students must learn and perceive what is being said and relate it to the real world. “Your high school curriculum...test-taking”(Parsons,p.7). Most tests given out only shows how well you studied days before the test. After the test everything learned is forgotten and the students move on to learn the next
Parsons goes in dept of describing how students learn today. He seems to have enough experience that he gives his message to those who are newly entering college. He wants the students to know the difference between a professor and a teacher. “My job is to lead you to the fountain of knoledge.Weather you drink deeply or only gargle is entireley up to you”(Parsons,p.3). This stunning metaphor is perfect for what he is explaining. He wants the students to know that as a professor he will teach, but it is up to the kids to learn and go further in depth. He also explains that critical learning skills is what most students lack. While hearing what a professor or teacher says, students must learn and perceive what is being said and relate it to the real world. “Your high school curriculum...test-taking”(Parsons,p.7). Most tests given out only shows how well you studied days before the test. After the test everything learned is forgotten and the students move on to learn the next