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The discussion emphasizes the challenges of intensive learning methods, particularly in the context of teaching practices in the U.S. It highlights that many teachers may not feel comfortable with these approaches, which require a deeper understanding of the material. A parallel is drawn to essay writing, where the rigid five-paragraph structure often forces students to fit their ideas into a constrained format. The key takeaway is the importance of effectively identifying the audience and purpose of communication, moving beyond traditional frameworks to foster more meaningful expression.
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Totally agree with the point he is making. However, it is a much more intensive way of learning and probably requires a lot more comfort with the material than the average teacher has (that's just my gut instinct with respect to teachers in the US). I can think of a similar situation with essay writing. I remember the standard form for an essay in middle/high school was 5 paragraphs: 1 introductory paragraph with thesis statement, 3 body paragraphs, and 1 conclusion. So for everything you wanted to say you worked really hard to shoehorn into that form. The "find x" here is realizing what and to whom you want to communicate.
 

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