Submitted by MINI2uMARIO on Sat, 03/29/2008 - 12:46.
I some ways your distinction between those who read for the pure enjoyment and those (majority) who read because they are told so is quite accurate. I always love to hear students ask the professor in class whether a certain idea or subject taught in class "is going to be on the test," as if it wasn't on the test the student wouldn't bother trying to absorb that idea any further. That's the kind of mentally students have these days. I see it all the time and it's pretty sad. read more »