I prefer one-on-one instruction or small group trainings to learning from books. This might be because I went to a very small high school with a graduating class of 13 or because I like to explore topics by asking questions. Given my background, I’ve always believed that smaller classes are more effective; more individualized interactions lead to improved learning.
A recent Harvard study disproves my theory. In fact, the researchers found that none of the most commonly cited factors – class....