Ep.067 The Super Important Difference Between Education and Learning

#067 – How do education and learning differ? What is the point of your studies? Is it to teach you some stuff and give you a piece of paper that measures how much you got right? Or is it something else? In this week’s episode I’m going to walk you through the super important difference between education and learning. We’ll talk about the role of education and how this doesn’t necessarily include much learning. That you can be a student...but not a very great learner. I’m a BIG proponent of lifelong learning, not cos I want to prolong your scholarly torture, but because you’re gonna need it to do well in life. So stick this episode in your earbuds and discover the important distinction between education and learning. I’ll share three ways you can become a more effective, successful learner...so that you can exchange your hefty student fees for more than just a snazzy piece of paper. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode67.

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This podcast provides simple studying advice for non-traditional students returning to education to advance their careers. You’re in the right place if you’re a mature student, distance or workplace learner (or all three like Chloe) and studying for a degree or professional qualification. Chloe Burroughs, study skills expert and author of The Return to Study Handbook, will teach you how to study effectively so that you can boost your academic confidence, get more done in less time, and achieve the grades you really want. Chloe understands what you’re going through — the stress of juggling studying around your job and personal life; the feeling that you’ve never actually been taught how to study effectively; the worry that you’re not going to achieve the grades you need to move forward in your career. You’ll learn step-by-step strategies for time management, organisation and productivity; boosting your studying motivation and confidence; overcoming negative thinking and fear of exams; note taking and reading; essay writing and critical thinking; improving your memory; and exam revision and preparation. In short, you’ll develop the skills to make the most of the time, energy and money you’re investing in your education — so you can gain your dream qualification. With solo shows full of actionable study advice, conversations with other students, and interviews with education experts, Chloe Made Me Study will give you the confidence to achieve the grades you need to take the next exciting step in your career. So, if you’re a non-traditional student who’s ready to uplevel your study skills and results — hit that subscribe button to discover how to make your studying life easier.