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W07 Lesson Deep Learning

Voluntary Prayer

Joy and Deep Learning

The learning that leads to joy is deep learning in the doctrine of Jesus Christ, and it must be done in the Lord’s way. Deep learning is learning of the whole soul—the mind, the heart, the body, and the immortal spirit.

Deep learning increases the student’s power to do three things:

1. Know and understand: This is knowledge of the mind and of the heart. Applied to faith in Jesus Christ, for example, students learn that faith in Christ is a principle of action and power. Through the witness of the Spirit, they feel the truth of that principle and begin to see more clearly, desire more deeply, and thus understand in their hearts more completely the workings of that principle in their lives.

2. Take effective, righteous action: Students learn how to apply the principle of faith in Jesus Christ in their lives and then actually do it. For example, they may decide to act with faith in the Savior to have the courage to invite a friend to read the Book of Mormon. As they act with faith in Him, their confidence in Him grows and the Lord blesses them with greater faith.

3. Become more like our Heavenly Father: is a process of change in the character and the very nature of the student.It comes through the redeeming and strengthening power of Jesus Christ. Applied to the principle of faith in the Savior, it means that a student increasingly becomes a more faithful person. Faith in Christ becomes an attribute of their character, who they are, as they repeatedly and consistently grow in knowledge and understanding of faith in Jesus Christ, act with faith in Him to do what He wants done, and seek His gifts and blessings to become like Him and His Father.

Education and the Struggle for Perfection

Clark G. Gilbert, former President of BYU Pathway Worldwide, discusses some type of student types.

The Doubter

The Student with Misplaced Zeal

The Student Who Is Going It Alone

The Basic Survivor

Types of students

The doubter: Doubters understand the value and blessings of education, but do not think those blessings apply to them. They are the students who say, “I can’t do that,” or “I’m just not a math person.” Perhaps because of past educational struggles, or the negativity and criticism of others, these students feel incapable of learning and improving.

The Basic Survivor: Students in this category work very hard—perhaps 60, 70, or even 80 hours a week. They are so busy, they convince themselves they cannot pursue an education. “I can’t work on my education right now,” they say. “I’ve got too much going on. I’m working too much.”

The Student with Misplaced Zeal: Students with misplaced zeal do not see the connection between getting a formal education and other righteous endeavors in life. This can be found in women who don’t view education as important as their future roles as mothers. It can be found in men who do not see their educations as a purposeful work compared to Church callings or other priesthood responsibilities.

1)In your opinion, how would you help a student with that kind of mentality? (choose 1) 2)how can our Heavenly father help us to overcome these challenges? 3)Do you identify with these type of students? which one and in what way?

The Student Who Is Going It Alone: These students tend to walk the path of education slowly, with little commitment or direction. They view their academic experience with some indifference and are happy simply to just get by. Oftentimes, these students do not understand that although earning a degree is a great accomplishment, the Lord will still require their work and effort for many years after school.