OT: Modern college educations

From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
Date: Wed Oct 21 21:16:16 1998

Max Eskin wrote:
>
> Here's something I read in a ham radio book: "There are two ways to
> prepare for any test. One way is to study to learn the material, and
> the other is to pass the test. I suggest you study to pass the test"
> He was, of course, talking about the Amateur Radio certification test.
> Clearly, this book was made not for people interested in radio, but
> those who want to send messages about their private life all over the
> universe.

This is not quite as clear as you might believe. Some people believe that
passing a test shows proficiency (IMNSHO, a totally false belief.) This
whole discussion has been showing that *doing* is the way to learn. Passing
the Amateur Radio license test is merely a means of being able to *do*
legally, and then the real education will begin.

Also, your statement about who the book was oriented for is totally
unwarrented; you have the people who live on IRC confused with hams.

Marvin, KE6HTS
Received on Wed Oct 21 1998 - 21:16:16 BST