The Explanation of a Student's Perception Towards Learning

What are some ways school encourages or discourages a person's desire to learn? What makes some objects in school exciting and stimulating and others boring.

Obviously we are all characteristically different – we learn different ways, we have different interests and passions, and we all are more skilled in some areas than others. These factors, of course, don’t explain what ways school encourages or discourages a person’s desire to learn, but it is important to the topic at hand nevertheless. One must differentiate between the two variables: school and the person. If a person isn’t good at am aspect of school or doesn’t like it then he will likely not be interested in the subject. The reverse is true too, if the subject is lousy – either because of it’s content or teacher – then the student will likely not be very enthusiastic about the subject. When these two variables (the person and school), however, are conjoined and meet the standards of the student’s enthusiasm and interest, a special result ensues. The student develops a strong desire to learn and the subject becomes a lot more exciting and stimulating. These are not, however, the only factors. It goes without saying that boredom – either warranted or unwarranted – plays a role in one’s capacity to learn and their interest level in the subject at hand. This boredom can be caused by two scenarios – (1) the teacher is unknowledgeable, mean, and/or unenthusiastic and/or (2) the student already knows about the topics and the information being discussed. An intellectual ability in the subject, even if the student doesn’t particularly enjoy it, can help make up for the lack of enjoyment. The most important ways a school can encourage a person’s desire to learn is through real-world application and hands-on experimentation. One reason some people struggle with school is that they don’t understand how their course applies to them, their current life, and their future. If a teacher cannot explain why it is important to learn a concept that appears to lack a real-world application, then the point of the subject is completely lost on the student. Likewise, if a teacher force-feeds information into his/her students by lecturing, then the reality of the subject is lost on most students. In order for a student to truly feel excitement about school it must be taught by a stimulating teacher, the students must fully comprehend how the subject applies to their life, and the student must truly be able to interact with the concepts being taught.