Common Misconceptions Of A Well-Educated Person
Their is a common misconception that a well-educated person is, someone who has gone through a lot of schooling and has a natural talent to exceed academically. Although I agree that schooling is an essential part of being well-educated, many people look over the fact that all truth comes from God, through the spirit. A well educated person is someone who is open to the teachings of the spirit and is willing to follow those promptings. We can find great insight about how to become a well-educated person through the principles in the BYU-I learning model. The second principle acknowledges that, “true teaching is done by and with the Holy Ghost”(CMO 6). As students follow the principles described in the BYU-I learning model, they will be on the path of a well-educated person who will contribute greatly to society.
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She understands the importance of education, but she also understands that the most important lessons are taught by the spirit. During a very busy time in her life when she was juggling: going back to school at the age of 45, having three children still at home, and supporting two children on a mission she still managed to teach her children the importance of listening to the promptings of the spirit. She is constantly finding opportunities serve or brighten someone's day. In conclusion, I believe a well-educated person could be knowledgeable in many subject matters, but one thing that all well-educated people should have in common is their ability to be open to the promptings of the
She understands the importance of education, but she also understands that the most important lessons are taught by the spirit. During a very busy time in her life when she was juggling: going back to school at the age of 45, having three children still at home, and supporting two children on a mission she still managed to teach her children the importance of listening to the promptings of the spirit. She is constantly finding opportunities serve or brighten someone's day. In conclusion, I believe a well-educated person could be knowledgeable in many subject matters, but one thing that all well-educated people should have in common is their ability to be open to the promptings of the