The dilemma and way out of liberal arts learning

Mondo Education Updated on 2024-01-31

With the gradual implementation of the new curriculum standards, liberal arts studies occupy a considerable proportion of the current education system. From primary school to university, liberal arts courses such as language, history, and politics (ethics and the rule of law) have always accompanied our growth. However, in the process of liberal arts learning, we often fall into a dilemma: there is a certain disconnect between the learning of knowledge and the mastery of skills.

History disciplines.

First, let's take a look at the main features of liberal arts learning. Compared with science courses, liberal arts learning pays more attention to the accumulation of knowledge and the cultivation of abstract logical thinking. In the classroom, we grasp the knowledge in the textbook by reading, memorizing, writing, etc. This learning method can improve students' cultural literacy and language expression skills to a certain extent, but there are also some problems. One of the biggest problems is the lack of skill development. In liberal arts learning, we often only pay attention to the memory and understanding of knowledge, but ignore the cultivation of practical operation and practical ability. For example, in history class, we may memorize historical events and eras, but in real life, it is difficult to apply this knowledge to solve practical problems. Similarly, in a language class, we may write an excellent essay, but it is difficult to apply it in practical communication and communication, as well as in personal composition.

High school proficiency test.

Secondly, we should also note that the current liberal arts learning often only focuses on the teaching of textbook knowledge. In class, the teacher will explain the order and content of the textbook, and the students will master the knowledge by memorization, memorization, etc. However, this way of learning often makes students fall into a dilemma of "proficient memorization of knowledge, and rigid problem-solving process". Although students are proficient in memorizing textbook knowledge, it is difficult for them to flexibly apply what they have learned to solve practical problems.

How to solve the problems in liberal arts learning?My team and I believe that we should start from the following aspects: First, pay attention to the cultivation of practical ability. In the liberal arts study, we should focus on cultivating students' practical skills. For example, in history classes, in addition to imparting historical knowledge, students can also be organized to conduct field trips, historical event simulations and other activities, so that students can deepen their understanding of historical knowledge in practice. In Chinese classes, students can improve their language expression skills and writing level by organizing recitation competitions, writing competitions and other activities.

Meaningful learning.

Second, strengthen skills training. In liberal arts learning, we should focus on the cultivation of skills. For example, in English learning, in addition to grammar and vocabulary learning, attention should also be paid to the training of skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In the study of politics, in addition to the mastery of theoretical knowledge, attention should also be paid to the training of analytical and judgment abilities. Only by mastering these skills will students be better able to adapt to their future life and work.

Third, strengthen the integration of disciplines. In liberal arts learning, we should pay attention to the integration of disciplines. For example, there are interrelated knowledge points between history and geography, politics and philosophy. Through the integration of disciplines, students can have a more comprehensive understanding of the connections between various disciplines and deepen their understanding of knowledge points. At the same time, the integration of disciplines can also improve students' comprehensive quality and interdisciplinary application ability.

Fourth, innovate teaching methods. In liberal arts learning, we should innovate teaching methods and methods. For example, case teaching, group discussions, interactive Q&A, etc., can be used to stimulate students' interest and initiative in learning. At the same time, modern teaching methods such as multi-** and the Internet can also be used to enrich the teaching content and form, and improve the teaching effect and quality.

Finally, we should also note that liberal arts studies are not only for preparing for exams and further studies, but more importantly, for cultivating students' comprehensive quality and humanistic spirit. Therefore, we should focus on cultivating students' reading interests and habits, critical thinking, cultural literacy, and other abilities. Only in this way can we truly give full play to the educational function and value of liberal arts learning.

Science should include mathematics.

Although liberal arts learning occupies an important place in our education system. However, in practice, there are some problems, such as the disconnection between knowledge learning and skill mastery, and the teaching of textbooks. In order to solve these problems, we should pay attention to the cultivation of practical ability, strengthen skill training, strengthen the integration of disciplines, innovate teaching methods, and pay attention to the cultivation of students' comprehensive quality and humanistic spirit. Only in this way can we truly give full play to the educational function and value of liberal arts learning.

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