Mark Twain, one of the greatest writers of all times, once said:
“The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.”
Now, this saying literally speaks for itself and gives us a very clear idea that education and learning is definitely not the same thing. A lot of people in this world spend their lives thinking that they are going to schools, colleges, and universities and spending their lives learning. What they fail to understand is that attending school does not mean that were are learning, it just means that we are acquiring knowledge. So, what exactly is the difference between the two things?
In contrast to that, learning is defined as the acquisition of knowledge of behaviors, skills, values, or preferences. There are a lot of factors that can contribute to the learning process of a person such as, educational institutes, personal development, schooling, training, or even personal experiences of a person.We can also say that education, on one hand, is the worldly knowledge or the information that is necessary for an individual to grow in society and turn out to be a successful citizen in terms of social and professional lives.
The book, Finding a New Perspective for Urban Education in America (ISBN 978-1951630072), says that people claim that education is one of the most essential factors that contribute to the progress and prosperity of any society or nation. It is considered to be a basic human right in almost every country and every part of the world. Education has to be given away to the underlings by instructors or teachers who have experience and knowledge of the particular field. It also requires formal institutes, certifications, and a structured environment.
In a nutshell, to some extent, both the words, education, and learning, are related to the phenomenon of acquiring knowledge. The main difference between the two is that learning is the acquisition of knowledge or skills based on studies, experiences, or the phenomenon of being taught. While on the other hand, education is the process of receiving or giving systematic instructions in order to solve a particular problem.
While on the other hand, learning is the necessary knowledge and information that a person needs in order to become a better individual and a better person as a human being. In order for a person to lead a happy and successful life, it is very important that they acquire both education and learning because one makes them a productive citizen that contributes to the economy while the other helps them become a better person in order to make this world a better place.
Author Bio:
Dr. Sergio Páezis a Columbian urban educator with an experience of over 20 years. He is a former superintendent from Massachusetts who also held a position in the Worcester Public School System and served there for almost 7 years as the Manager of English Language Learners and Supplemental Support.
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