> While most students approach learning from an order 3 perspective, teaching is generally approached through the lens of order 4, creating a developmental mismatch. For instance, instructors expect students to be self-reflective, engaged, independent, self-directed, critical thinkers-skills that become evident only in order 4.
Can confirm, based on my undergrad experience. Virtually none of the students (myself included) were yet at the level of maturity expected of them.
Absolutely. My wife went back to school to finish her undergrad in her 40s. It was amazing to observe the immaturity of the people around her. She ended up graduating top of class in everything and getting multiple awards for best social science, anthropology, best student in arts department, best part time student, etc. for the year.
Yes, she's a smart cookie -- but more than that, the other smart people around her? They just weren't mature and serious enough to excel.
Can confirm, based on my undergrad experience. Virtually none of the students (myself included) were yet at the level of maturity expected of them.