Comparing School and Higher Education Learning Environments

This report provides a comparative analysis of learning experiences in school environments and higher education institutions. It highlights the fundamental differences in learning approaches, the importance of self-managed study, and the development of critical thinking skills. The report emphasizes the shift from structured learning in schools to more independent and research-oriented approaches in higher education. It also discusses the significance of time management strategies and the adoption of effective learning styles. The author reflects on personal experiences to illustrate the transition and the acquisition of essential skills, such as critical reading and analytical thinking. Furthermore, the report underscores the role of education in personal and professional development, emphasizing the benefits of continuous learning and adaptability to thrive in a competitive environment.

HIGHER EDUCATION
SKILLS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Title..................................................................................................................................................1
1. The distinction between learning in the School environment and Higher Education:.......1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFRENCES...................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
Higher education is defined as the optional final stage of learning formal which generally
occurs after completion of secondary education. This knowledge is acquired through universities,
colleges, academies, conservatories, seminaries as well as institutes of technology (Boud, Cohen
and Sampson, 2014). Basically, this knowledge is acquired through various institution including
vocational and trade schools, and other career colleges that award professionals certifications.
This report is based on school environment and higher education as well as define the need of
critical reading or thinking. This assignment will distinguish between school environment and
higher education with considering time management and learning styles worksheets as well.
Title
Assessment Title: “The distinction between learning in the School environment and Higher
Education”
Aim: “To identify the difference between learning of school environment and higher education”
Introduction:
Form my school and higher education, I learnt various things that facilitates to my future
career. I have found that there are lots of differences between school environment and higher
education and the most important thing is that self managed study is necessary to learn better
outcomes within time frame. I preferred some journals and books to enhance my knowledge and
skills and also get knowledge regarding teaching. When I was working as an employee, I also
gain knowledge that how to enhance productivity and work hard to accomplish targets and future
goals as well.
1. The distinction between learning in the School environment and Higher Education:
In human life, individual starts to learn and acquire various knowledges from school
which facilitates to cover some basic concepts and help to develop professionals and personal
life as well (Behar-Horenstein and Niu, 2011) . I remembered that when I was in school, I got
various knowledge regarding academic and education and I used to acquire for the purpose of
getting higher marks and grades in the class room. There were different course from higher
education and I had limited courses that not enough to get proper knowledge and clear concepts
as well. Therefore, I realised that there are hug differences between school environment and
higher education. School can be defined as the first stage of learning for a person and it designed

for kids or children’s so that they can get more information and acquire knowledges in
appropriate manner. Schools are available at various places as well as different countries and
region. On the other side, government support in formulating several rules, regulation and
legislation regarding education system and they took initiatives to improve school conditions and
provide adequate support so that students can get benefits for enhancing knowledges and skills as
well (Stephenson and Yorke, 2013) . Here, I am going to elaborate some major aspects of school
as well as secondary education that are different in every region such as:
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 Literate society: This is one the most benefit aspects for the society that school
education help in reducing illiteracy within country. It plays an important role in
creating a nation free from illiterate people and support in brightening the future of
young generation by developing their career in proper manner. This is essential in
creating more employment opportunities and improve standard of living of social
people so that they can live a better life.
 Create a modern world: This is beneficial component that facilitate in creating modern
world and more advanced as per the environmental changes. It can be possible through
getting various updates and innovative ideas from environmental aspects and changing
world as well.
 Increase income level: School education is beneficial in raising individuals economy
due to adoption of knowledges and skills so that they can create their better future and
life. They can earn more money by getting employments or starts any businesses which
leads to develop the country (van Dinther, Dochy and Segers, 2011).
Therefore, I have analysed that various knowledges and outcomes can be gained through
school and universities education systems. When I was in school, I acquired various logical
thoughts, ideas, knowledge regarding different subjects and many more but that was limited. I
entered in college and also got more information about national and international changes such
as emergence of various multinational companies, fluctuation in various factors and other areas
or subjects as well. My school teachers always used to impose home work and class works on me
but my college professors supported to prepare an effective assignment that is beneficial for
creating bright future and related to my career. I got knowledge regrading research, projects and
other assignments that was restricted in my school time. I have to considered my ability
regarding research and improve this, so that better knowledges can be gained . Critical reading is
one of the best method to enhance analytical skills.
There are defined some basic differences between school environment and secondary
education that support to understand better about my learnings and knowledges as well. These
are as followings:
School environment Secondary education
 From this place, we clear some basic  It is the institution where we groom
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concepts and understand regarding
educational life. At this place,
children are to be shaped by teacher.
 In this, teacher is responsible to
provide better information and guide
students to work proper.
 Teacher generally acts like parents of
students and there are no any
freedoms for them.
our personality and develop
professional life through enhancing
knowledges and skills for getting job.
 In this, we can updates ourselves for
getting higher knowledges and it
would be beneficial for me to survive
in tough competition or exams as well.
 It teach us to become self-depended
person to live a life and make decisions
by acquiring knowledges and getting
past experiences.
From the above comparison, it can be determined that both education level are different
and I have experienced regarding school and higher education in my life. They both are
compulsory for a human life so that they can get more knowledges and informations. I have seen
some major improvements in myself and personality from schools and colleges such as:
 My sense of humour is more effective then other persons.
 Communication knowledges and my way of talking which is different from people.
Hence, it can be analysed that education system play crucial role in every human life and
lots of things can be gathered. Their are some followings informations which I got through 4*
W’s such as:
What: There is required to understand various difference among school and college learning.
Where: it is a beginning stage of learning and acquiring of knowledges.
Why: For the purpose of getting more ideas and knowledges regarding education.
When: While studying in school.
Therefore, it can be analysed that there are various differences between school and
colleges that can be experienced during studies. Apart from this, I also acquired numerous things
that help me to get better job and updates my knowledges and talents as well.
Critical reading and thinking
As per this term every person or student needs to focus on their self learning instead of
getting involved with others because sometime self assessment supports in proper manner. It
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means, person might prefer various books, novels, autobiography, literatures written by various
specialist person and so on (Wright, 2011) . In fact, my own experience proof this that self
learning and management plays a very crucial in success because there is absence of any third
party. For example; at the time of my examination I always focussed in self study instead of team
working because it helps in completing my target in a set duration. As none of the member are
present for disturbing me while learning my lessons as well as I can study whatever I want to
study. In fact, this resulted in a positive manner also as I get succeeded in attaining higher grade
in my higher education. Apart from this, I can learn numerous of things in my self study as well
as able to resolve my personal issues in proper manner. Hence, it has been understood that
independent learning is really advantageous for every student due the unavailability of any
external creatures which may act as a obstacle.
Time management strategy of school
Managing of duration is highly indispensable for success of every student either its me or
any other person because it supports in controlling probabilities of mistakes. When I was in a
school I have my proper plan which was prepare by me with the help of my parent as they
always direct me towards corrective path. In morning I woke up and get ready for my school and
spend till 3 O'clock. After that I use to take rest of half an hour for further study in order to revise
my whole day acquisition. After that I want for playing games in order refresh my mind so that I
can continue my work without much more stress and problem. Thus, all this management aids
me in completing my study in suitable manner .
CONCLUSION
From the above report it has been summarized that school and learning of higher
education plays an eminent role in a person life because it helps me in developing my whole
personality. Throughout the assessment, it is understood that there is a major difference between
various types of learning and their benefits are also differ from each other. Hence, project is
showing a reflection on management of learnings.
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REFRENCES
Books and Journals
Boud, D., Cohen, R. and Sampson, J. eds., 2014. Peer learning in higher education: Learning
from and with each other. Routledge.
Behar-Horenstein, L.S. and Niu, L., 2011. Teaching critical thinking skills in higher education:
A review of the literature. Journal of College Teaching and Learning, 8(2), p.25.
Stephenson, J. and Yorke, M. eds., 2013. Capability and quality in higher education. Routledge.
Wright, G.B., 2011. Student-centered learning in higher education. International Journal of
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 23(1), pp.92-97.
van Dinther, M., Dochy, F. and Segers, M., 2011. Factors affecting students’ self-efficacy in
higher education. Educational research review, 6(2), pp.95-108.
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