17)Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.

There are many ways to approach the learning process and they all have their own distinct advantages and disadvantages. Some people prefer to learn things for themselves while there are others who prefer to learn with a teacher. In my case, I prefer to learn with a teacher. This is because teachers can lead students in the direction proper for their development and have more in-depth knowledge concerning their particular subjects.

First of all, a teacher can be a guide to lead students to success in their studies. If students take it upon themselves to plot their academic course, they may take a roundabout route to completing their goal, which may set them back several semesters. However, by studying with a teacher and also receiving advice on future steps in their academic careers, students can plot a more straightforward course that will help them reach their desired goals more effectively. Teachers can help students look ahead in order to know what they may be expected to do to ensure success in their chosen fields and also keep students updated as to requirements and how to fulfill them. Working alone, students may meander from one dead end to another before they finally achieve what they set out to do.

Moreover, by studying with a teacher the students will benefit from the teacher’s knowledge and experience. For example, if a student is studying medicine, he or she will learn more by listening to the stories and experiences of a teacher who has practiced medicine. Textbooks and other learning media goes much deeper than that. A teacher who has practiced medicine first-hand can explain uncommon situations that may arise and instruct students in how to deal with them. A textbook cannot provide people that kind of information and is often lacking in practical information.

Of course, it is important for student to study on their own because textbooks and other educational media do supply useful information. However, for benefits of having someone to guide students through the confusing maze of academics in order to reach their desired goals and to supply first-hand information from experience, studying with a teacher is definitely the more beneficial method. For these reasons, I prefer to study with a teacher instead of on my own.