大學的目的與學習動機The Importance of College
     現在的大學生，集中注意的時間縮短了，他們被電視眼花撩亂的圖像淹沒，而電子遊戲對學生的視覺刺激，更是難以想像。所以，大學生上課滑手機，遲到與缺席的現象，愈來愈明顯了。現在的老師，一定要能「接納」學生的這些行為，努力讓學生體驗教學內容的「價值」，再加上，要多多鼓勵學生好好表現、建立良好的師生關係，才能在上課中有好的互動。老師不能一味的抱怨，要「看重」來上課的學生，「尊重」缺席的學生，提高學生的學習興趣。還有，近來「棄修」及「休學」的學生，也明顯增加，這些現象，在在顯示學生除了對所修習的科目，不感興趣外，還包括想轉系、轉學或重考，甚至想放棄大學文憑等。學生遲到、缺席、不專心，若是因為學習動機低落，則可能變成「習得的無助」。點名及扣分，不足以「導正與激勵」學生，因此，老師要改變心態，設法為學生「著想」，鼓勵及肯定上課準時及不缺席的學生，對學生實施「正向管教」，建立師生的「正向關係」，才是大學教育的存活之道。從前的教學，大多以「教師為中心」，學生要適應老師。而今，我們則需調整為以「學生為中心」，因應個別差異或多元化，老師不要太在意學生上課遲到、缺席、滑手機、吃東西、睡覺等，要好好地「教得開心、教得更好」。
    大部份的大學生，讀書是為了文憑，雖然文憑不一定有用，但沒有文憑，一定找不到工作。如今，大學文憑不再是「社會菁英」的保證，而是成了進入社會的最低門檻。當大學文憑的價值貶低，年輕一代對於進大學的意義，似乎更加迷惘時，大學校長們說，大學教育應以培育對社會有用、能解決問題、具有跨領域綜整能力的人才，為第一要務，需有效激發學生學習動機、創造高教價值，讓學生有感受「被社會需要」，並樂於學習。綜觀世界知名大學的教學，目前都不斷地創新翻轉，跳脫傳統的課程安排，重視問題，設計目標導向的課程等，它們均欲突破系與系間僵化的限制，提供學生多元彈性的自主學習空間。現今，一方面，科技的發展，使人類進入一個美妙又令人生畏的新世界；另一方面，教育工作者，更要從傳統價值觀中，找到啟迪，幫助學生應對不可預知的未來。作為教育工作者，我們有責任幫助學生，認識自己，培養創新人才，通過專業教育、通識教育、研習教育，及社群教育，培養出新世紀的畢業生，他們不僅專業的根基要深厚，而且知識面也更要廣博。大學培養學生，不同於企業生產產品，不是像麥當勞那樣按照標準化流程，製作漢堡包。大學要培養學生，立足於未來，走出熟悉的「安全區」， 讓他們做好冒險的準備。也就是說，大學的作用，在於塑造學生的性格，讓學生認識自我，培養求知慾和冒險精神，從而擁抱廣闊的世界。科技時代的繁榮，與古老智慧，並不相悖，現代科技，如能吸取先賢智慧的精粹，二者定能碰撞出新的火花。讀大學，不是為了拿文憑或發財，而是要成為一個有溫度、懂情趣、會思考的人。在大學就讀，學生可以有足夠的時間和實踐，去認真思考怎樣的人生，才是有意義的人生。學生可以樹立價值觀、人生觀與世界觀。在大學求學，更能集中心思，解決很多困惑，從而形成自己的原則，學會溝通技巧，認識重要的朋友，了解世界上有很多優秀的人。在大學中，只要努力奮鬥，我們定能找到自己最適合的職業取向、伴侶與人生。
    College is important for many reasons, including increased career stability and satisfaction, and the ability to make an impact on our community. With more and more careers requiring advanced education, a college degree can have a significant and expansive impact on our life. It also has the potential to positively enrich us, our family and the world.
Here are reasons why college could be important.
1. Earn More Money
Workers with a bachelor’s degree, or even a master’s degree earn more salaries than those with only a high school diploma. It means that our college education offers a combination of general education courses and specialized learning in a discipline with both broad-based and field-specific knowledge. Many employers prefer having employees who have the right skills and knowledge to those who have not had any higher education. Having job security can provide us with peace of mind, in addition to a stable career. In college, we will learn skills that are valuable in workplaces, such as communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. Although salaries vary widely in every industry, having a college education can work with higher incomes. In other words, individuals with college degrees or certifications tend to have the potential to start off at a higher income, as well as more opportunities to earn promotions or career advancements.
2. Prepare for the Future
We can gain practical life skills as a college student. We learn assignments and projects in school. Once classes begin, we are surrounded by peers. Engaging with our peers through activities, like group work or class discussions, can be a great way to start a professional network, meet our future partners and make lasting friendships. When we’re in college, we have opportunities to connect with professionals in our field or industry at conferences or other events. We, thus, build various relationships that benefit our career with knowledge of upcoming job opportunities. Besides, when we’re in college, we find chances to discover what we’re passionate about. Our instructors and peers help us discover what matters most to us.
3. Achieve Independence
Going from high school to college is a big step in our life. When we go to college, we’ll be responsible for managing our time, handling a wide range of academic tasks, and making informed decisions about our education and career. This helps us become more independent, which can boost our self-confidence, too. College broadens our horizons by introducing us to a diverse range of perspectives. When we’re a college student, we can meet fellow students from other cities and backgrounds. Interacting with all these other people can change our perspectives, and let us have a chance to learn other communities and cultures. The benefits of higher education for individuals and society note that college graduates are more likely to donate money to charity organizations, volunteer and vote. A chance in college to engage with other viewpoints also leads us to better understand people who are different from us and situations we have never personally encountered. Moreover, going to college is a social experience as much as an academic one. Whether we attend school in-person or online, we’ll find people who have similar interests as us. We, then, have an opportunity to form new friendships that could end up becoming lifelong ones.
From potentially increasing our earnings and job opportunities to making new friends and expanding our views of the world, a college education is very important. 

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