Which way of learning do you prefer, practice or theory oriented?

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Hemant Warier · Accepted Answer

As someone who has always been drawn to hands-on learning, I definitely prefer a practice-oriented approach to learning. I find that I am able to retain and understand information much better when I am able to apply it in a real-world setting.

Joan Mateo Duarte 🚀 · Answer

For me is practice. Learn - build - analyze in a cycle. After a few times, you are going to get somewhere.

Lena Dorogenskaya · Answer

@ejgy Yeah, this is ideal. Let assume you are a full-time student and learn something in college? How would you manage this ratio?

Mike Goncharov · Answer

I think that for a long time the theory has been overrated. It's time for practice to come first, backed up by theory! 😁
In my opinion the practice-oriented approach gives better and faster results in most cases in our life. But also, don't forget that the approach should also depend on the cost of error, the goals of the activity, and the availability of practice in the chosen field. 
In any case, I am delighted with unschooler.me as a tool that allows you to quickly understand even difficult topics and overcome the frustration of the first steps in learning a new activity or developing a new skill.

GT · Answer

I am a hacker at heart! I learn the best by doing!

Uma Venugopal · Answer

Practice and learning as I go :)

Philip Snyder · Answer

I prefer a combination of both practice and theory - hands-on learning with a solid theoretical foundation helps me to understand the material better and apply it in a variety of contexts.

EJGY · Answer

@lena_dorogenskaya

still the same 30% theory and 70% practice on real life cases

EJGY · Answer

30% Theory 70% Practice.

Every theory should be tested immediately with real life case.

Ekaterina Arbuzova · Answer

@lena_dorogenskaya @ejgy one of my biggest mistakes at college was not putting my knowledge into practice, so I also vote for 30% theory and 70% practice. If you think about it on a bigger scale, internships not only provide you with firsthand experience but also professional opportunities like networking.

Ekaterina Arbuzova · Answer

Definitely putting all my knowledge into practice immediately as it allows me to test the theory and see if it is accurate.

Lena Dorogenskaya · Answer

@mikegoncharov Yes, the beginners are our core target audience.

What has always bothered me about the practical approach is the permanent anxious feeling that you have missed something important in your career that prevents you from being more successful. 
It would be great to bring some relief to this process.

Lena Dorogenskaya · Answer

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Leticia Goodmanw · Answer

Hey, this is a great topic! Training for me has always been a mix of theory and practice. I think both are super important. Theory lays the foundation, helping you understand the "why" behind things, while practice is where you get your hands dirty and learn the "how." As for the difficulties, I often find it a challenge to strike the right balance between theory and practice. Sometimes, you can get lost in the theory and lose touch with the practical side, or vice versa. When it comes to improving my grades, I've found GradesFixer to be a lifesaver (check it out here: https://gradesfixer.com/words/10... and they've got loads of resources, including tips and examples for different types of essays. It's made writing assignments way less stressful, and my grades have definitely improved. So, in the end, it's about finding the right mix of theory and practice that works for you, and tools like GradesFixer can be a big help.

Lena Dorogenskaya · Answer

@hemantwarier Totally agree. Moreover, when I dive into any new area with a theoretical approach, I can get a false sense of understanding that dissipates at the first practical problem.

Which way of learning do you prefer, practice or theory oriented?

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