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This was something I've been thinking a lot about lately. Why is there a difference between book smart and street smart? Is it because of the education system here or is it just something you either have or you dont?
I think it's a little of both. Students are taught how to regurgitate information as opposed to being taught how to think. People become good testers but not necessarily 'intelligent'. I do think being street smart is something certain people just naturally have or going through certain experiences. But I think having classes that really challenge students to think outside the box and not just sticking by the textbook would be really helpful. What you think NT? Is it something that can/should be fixed?
I think it's a little of both. Students are taught how to regurgitate information as opposed to being taught how to think. People become good testers but not necessarily 'intelligent'. I do think being street smart is something certain people just naturally have or going through certain experiences. But I think having classes that really challenge students to think outside the box and not just sticking by the textbook would be really helpful. What you think NT? Is it something that can/should be fixed?