Interestingly, there is a website (www.theories.com) that references all kinds of theories. They embrace: “The National Academy of Sciences describes the word theory in the following way: Some scientific explanations are so well established that no new evidence is likely to alter them. The explanation becomes a scientific theory. In everyday language a theory means a hunch or speculation. Not so in science. In science, the word theory refers to a comprehensive explanation of an important feature of nature that is supported by many facts gathered over time. Theories also allow scientists to make predictions about as yet unobserved phenomena.” Most are aware of discussions about Conspiracy Theories. Also, the ongoing debate and discussion about Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution.
It is interesting to note that Theories Regarding Learning Skills and Curves are also current. In an article entitles: 8 Theories (9 are listed) on Why College Kids Are Studying Less By Max Fisher, the following is stated: College students today are spending less time studying than they did in the past…The University of California study finds that the average student at a four-year college in 1961 studied about 24 hours a week. Today’s average is just 14 hours. That downward trend has been consistent across all kinds of schools, majors, and students. But why is this happening? Kevin Drum asked professors and current students to suggest explanations.
• Study Leaders Cite Professor Apathy
• Modern Technology Not to Blame – decline started before computers swept through colleges
• Grades Becoming Less Important Than Activities
• Increase in Temporary Adjunct Faculty
• Advent of Pass-Fail Classes, Fewer Language Requirements
• Studying Methods Became More Efficient
• Rise in Publishing Requirements Means Professors Assign Less Work
• More Working Part-Time as Scholarships Decline
• Students Less Comfortable With Long-Form Reading
Most theories are based upon assumption, speculation and personal inclination. There should be a minimal requirement for the proposed and promoted theory. A case in point would be the thesis presented on global warming. Some questions that should always be asked for all theories:
• What is the basic premise/theory clearly and precisely stated?
• What is the reason and concern for that premise?
• What tangible and verifiable examples are there that can substantiate the premise?
• What are the sources consulted?
• What proof and evidence is there to substantiate the premise/theory?
• What data and realities are there to cause one to embrace the premise/theory?
There are two basic and minimal factors in terms of The Bible and Faith in God. (1) Foundations. I Corinthians 3:11-13 states: “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw-- each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.” (2) Verification. I Thessalonians 5:21 states: “but test everything; hold fast what is good.” This verse in The Message Translations: “On the other hand, don't be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what's good.” Colossians 2:8 is a valid guideline for all of ones study and pursuits: “Watch out for people who try to dazzle you with big words and intellectual double-talk. They want to drag you off into endless arguments that never amount to anything. They spread their ideas through the empty traditions of human beings and the empty superstitions of spirit beings. But that's not the way of Christ.” This needs to be your reality! Consider these things with me!
It is interesting to note that Theories Regarding Learning Skills and Curves are also current. In an article entitles: 8 Theories (9 are listed) on Why College Kids Are Studying Less By Max Fisher, the following is stated: College students today are spending less time studying than they did in the past…The University of California study finds that the average student at a four-year college in 1961 studied about 24 hours a week. Today’s average is just 14 hours. That downward trend has been consistent across all kinds of schools, majors, and students. But why is this happening? Kevin Drum asked professors and current students to suggest explanations.
• Study Leaders Cite Professor Apathy
• Modern Technology Not to Blame – decline started before computers swept through colleges
• Grades Becoming Less Important Than Activities
• Increase in Temporary Adjunct Faculty
• Advent of Pass-Fail Classes, Fewer Language Requirements
• Studying Methods Became More Efficient
• Rise in Publishing Requirements Means Professors Assign Less Work
• More Working Part-Time as Scholarships Decline
• Students Less Comfortable With Long-Form Reading
Most theories are based upon assumption, speculation and personal inclination. There should be a minimal requirement for the proposed and promoted theory. A case in point would be the thesis presented on global warming. Some questions that should always be asked for all theories:
• What is the basic premise/theory clearly and precisely stated?
• What is the reason and concern for that premise?
• What tangible and verifiable examples are there that can substantiate the premise?
• What are the sources consulted?
• What proof and evidence is there to substantiate the premise/theory?
• What data and realities are there to cause one to embrace the premise/theory?
There are two basic and minimal factors in terms of The Bible and Faith in God. (1) Foundations. I Corinthians 3:11-13 states: “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw-- each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.” (2) Verification. I Thessalonians 5:21 states: “but test everything; hold fast what is good.” This verse in The Message Translations: “On the other hand, don't be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what's good.” Colossians 2:8 is a valid guideline for all of ones study and pursuits: “Watch out for people who try to dazzle you with big words and intellectual double-talk. They want to drag you off into endless arguments that never amount to anything. They spread their ideas through the empty traditions of human beings and the empty superstitions of spirit beings. But that's not the way of Christ.” This needs to be your reality! Consider these things with me!
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