Poll: How do you prefer to learn new things? Autor de la hebra: ProZ.com Staff
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| | | | | It depends on the type of subject matter... | Feb 24, 2017 |
... for theoretical knowledge, I prefer self-paced online courses (MOOCs) and reading books, while I prefer in-person (group) tutoring for practical skills (such as subtitling).
| | | | neilmac
España
Local time: 20:01
español al inglés
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Of course it depends, but in general nowadays I prefer in-person to remote learning. I usually like to be instructed, not brainstormed. Before translation, I worked in TEFL, and I recall finding the RSA Dip TEFLA course terribly frustrating because all they seemed to do was ask us (the students) what we did, or what we would do, in each hypothetical classroom situation. Prior to this I had only worked in dodgy academies using different equally questionable methods, and I'd hoped the diploma cour... See more Of course it depends, but in general nowadays I prefer in-person to remote learning. I usually like to be instructed, not brainstormed. Before translation, I worked in TEFL, and I recall finding the RSA Dip TEFLA course terribly frustrating because all they seemed to do was ask us (the students) what we did, or what we would do, in each hypothetical classroom situation. Prior to this I had only worked in dodgy academies using different equally questionable methods, and I'd hoped the diploma course would lay down a set of guidelines or instructions on "how to teach EFL properly". Instead, the trainers mainly seemed to try to elicit everything from us rather than spoon-feeding, which I found really hard to begin with. Nevertheless, with a bit of help from the rest of the group I did manage to absorb some knowledge and by the end of the course I felt I had learnt a lot.
A few years ago I took my Spanish driving test. The course consisted of classroom sessions with a teacher who basically just walked us through the rulebook and pointed out typical mistakes, and access to computerised practice exams, which I found very useful. The combination of traditional, classroom rote-type instructional learning and computer-based self-access material worked for me. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Kay Denney 
Francia
Local time: 20:01
francés al inglés
| it depends of course! | Feb 24, 2017 |
I do learn a lot in the course of researching my translations (my family are sick of hearing me jump in with some information about the subject in hand and then explaining that "I did a translation on that")
Going to a physical school to get my Masters was quite unnerving for me since I have hermit tendencies, but I found it highly enjoyable once I'd got into the swing of it. It was interesting to be studying alongside youngsters, as well as vaguely terrifying to see that these peop... See more I do learn a lot in the course of researching my translations (my family are sick of hearing me jump in with some information about the subject in hand and then explaining that "I did a translation on that")
Going to a physical school to get my Masters was quite unnerving for me since I have hermit tendencies, but I found it highly enjoyable once I'd got into the swing of it. It was interesting to be studying alongside youngsters, as well as vaguely terrifying to see that these people would be my future competitors (terror sparked by the totally ludicrous questions they asked).
I wouldn't want to do a formal course on my laptop, because I enjoyed being able to discuss things with the other students.
I'm thinking I would like to do a creative writing course sometime and definitely would prefer to be in a setting where I could meet other students. ▲ Collapse
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It depends on the type of knowledge. I prefer MOOCs to gain skills, but for general awareness I prefer my own research and/or one-off webinars.
| | | | | Other (private lessons) | Feb 24, 2017 |
My preference, whatever the learning activity, goes to private lessons and, if these are not financially feasible, I’ll opt for MOOCs or self-teaching.
| | | | Helen Hagon
Local time: 19:01
Miembro 2011
ruso al inglés
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I taught myself to play the cello, but I had already had lessons on the violin, so that helped. I taught myself some German but my knowledge of other languages came in useful there. I love reading and learning as much as possible from books, and MOOCs are becoming a new addiction for me. However, anything to do with computers and technology does not come naturally at all, so I need someone sitting beside me, talking me through every point (and then repeating it many times). Also, teaching myself... See more I taught myself to play the cello, but I had already had lessons on the violin, so that helped. I taught myself some German but my knowledge of other languages came in useful there. I love reading and learning as much as possible from books, and MOOCs are becoming a new addiction for me. However, anything to do with computers and technology does not come naturally at all, so I need someone sitting beside me, talking me through every point (and then repeating it many times). Also, teaching myself to drive could have been a little dangerous... ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Other, along with MOOCs (through imersion programs) | Feb 24, 2017 |
I never learnt more on a particular subject than as administrative assistant in a research project of the given subject matter.
I learn a lot on translation trade through taking active part in Kudoz section of this platform, but video lectures and conferences add value through allowing for systematization and formatting.
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| It depends on the subject matter and local availability | Feb 24, 2017 |
Generally, I prefer learning in a structured learning environment, but when the need arises, I'll learn anything from youtube, online tutorials etc, self-guided online-learning, or by picking up a book about the subject.
I am however the quintessential life long learner, I had a few years break while my daughters were small, but I generally I do at least a course or two of continuing education a year. Right after moving to Canada, about the functioning of Canadian government, power and inf... See more Generally, I prefer learning in a structured learning environment, but when the need arises, I'll learn anything from youtube, online tutorials etc, self-guided online-learning, or by picking up a book about the subject.
I am however the quintessential life long learner, I had a few years break while my daughters were small, but I generally I do at least a course or two of continuing education a year. Right after moving to Canada, about the functioning of Canadian government, power and influence in Canada etc. More recently, I've studied creative writing and copy editing. I've done seminars on translation theory, and I'm tempted to do an intensive course this summer in publishing.
Next on my list would be a MFA in creative writing. That should take me a few years of part-time study... ▲ Collapse
| | | | Mario Freitas
Brasil
Local time: 15:01
Miembro 2014
inglés al portugués
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| On your own is the only way it works for adults, actually | Feb 24, 2017 |
There are several learning stages in life. As a child, we start with parents, siblings, etc., then teachers in school...
But as you grow up, you find out that the only efficient way of actually learning something is when you are alone, concentrated, in a proper place, and you dive into the subject. All courses we take as an adult, wither in college, paid courses, on-line or whatever, are useless if you don't arrive at home and try to learn it on your own, really concentrating in it ... See more There are several learning stages in life. As a child, we start with parents, siblings, etc., then teachers in school...
But as you grow up, you find out that the only efficient way of actually learning something is when you are alone, concentrated, in a proper place, and you dive into the subject. All courses we take as an adult, wither in college, paid courses, on-line or whatever, are useless if you don't arrive at home and try to learn it on your own, really concentrating in it and practicing. ▲ Collapse
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