The extent to what level of efficiency modern education system could perform in teaching students is always a hot topic. Among many developing suggestions that could improve learning efficiency, the necessity of attending the class has been argued frequently in recent years. When it comes to whether giving students freedom of attending class as an optional choice or not, tradition has it that class is affirm part of the school life. Some people may believe that going to classes should be optional, but I really disagree with them about it. I don’t understand how a university student can expect to learn much knowledge if he doesn’t attend classes. Although self study is a good way to acquire knowledge, students, I believe, need to be in class.

In classes students receive the benefits of the teacher’s knowledge. A teacher does more than just going over the material in the textbooks; she draws her students into discussions that may lead further understanding of the teaching materials. She not only teaches acknowledge and theories, but also presents opposing options that help students think and absorb what they have learned. Additionally, she may invite guest speakers to give students extra information from another prospect, or play some documentary films on certain subject.

Besides teaching knowledge, a teacher impart her students the right method of study. In the way, the students can understand how to study efficiently, how to find information from proper resources, and how to apply what they have learned into practice. In other words, if there is no teacher to lead them to the right way, the students may go into a roundabout and waste lots of time.

The last reason for attending classes is that going to classes can train students to by more responsible and have good sense of teamwork. In classes, the students may be given some group assignments. To achieve