I agree with the student, Andrea in the beginning of this chapter. Most basic school subjects (K-12 and even the first few years of college) are generically taught. We as students are being taught what someone wants us to know, not what we need to know.
I agree that understanding the "why" is just as important as knowing the "how" of things. I have always been the type of person eager to know why things are done. I really did not appreciate anyone giving me a reason without explanations. Show me proof to your "truths."
When Andrea was interviewed about why her friends decided to leave the group study, I understood where they were coming from. I felt like that when I first started playing Rome: Total War. It was not as easy to understand as other games I have played and I wanted to give up. But I am pushing forward and desiring to learn more about this game.
Playing a game with a common interest does bring about new friendships. The day we were dismissed early from class brought about discussion for our current video game play. We stayed in class and talked about our gaming experiences and what each other could do to make their experiences of video game playing better. Video games do bring about communities for discussion and social interaction of peers and professors alike.
I enjoyed the rest of this chapter, reading how the students opened up to learning and discussion. I also liked how they had learned so much from playing Civ. The video game sparked the interest in these once rebellious students.
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