"Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world'
-Nelson Mandela
In today's developing and schematic world, education is something which has become a priority for each and every parent. Great leaders have spoken about the importance of education, and how it can transform the world.
If you will just take a walk around the colony, and overhear a conversation between parents, you will often notice that education is one of the primary topics discussed. Parents are becoming very bothered about their child's performance in academics, and want to make their child get a good education.
But, the question which strikes me is- "Why is education always linked with schools?"
We all have indeed become slaves of the Education System, which was introduced by the British long ago. In today's world, it has become necessary for a child to attend school for 10 months in a year. Adding to that is the amount of time a child spends in school. A child spends nearly 8-10 hours in school. Instead of spending his time obeying commands and listening to someone, a child can readily do what he/she wishes to at home, and by practical experimentation.
Children are the purest form of human beings on earth. They are naturally very inquisitive, and questions will automatically come out. These questions are usually asked by a child during the age of 5-6, when the child is getting accustomed to the world outside. Many a times, teachers and parents are unable to answer theinnocent questions put forward by the children.
I feel that children can very well learn by themselves. In today's world, with the coming of sites like 'Khan Academy' and 'Youtube', a child can surely learn much more online, and that too free of cost. After all, the future world is all about internet, and the best way to learn is through the internet itself.
I am always of the opinion that teachers are the closest to students, and through my statements mentioned above, am not disregarding it. But, it is a bitter truth that in today's world, 80% of the teachers come to teach only to make the students pass in examinations. But, the future world is all about creation and invention. The people who create something different are the ones who will survive. Thus, schools need expert mentors to come and felicitate them regarding particular topics. This will make them keen to learn more and become more intellectual.
Whenever I sing any old Bollywood song in front of my friends,they ask me to be modern. Similarly, more than Bollywood songs, I would say that we must make our thought process more modern. We must accept the fact that the upcoming world would not be dependent on marks and grades, but on skills. Thus, we must equip ourselves with skills so that we reap the benefits tomorrow.
-Nelson Mandela
In today's developing and schematic world, education is something which has become a priority for each and every parent. Great leaders have spoken about the importance of education, and how it can transform the world.
If you will just take a walk around the colony, and overhear a conversation between parents, you will often notice that education is one of the primary topics discussed. Parents are becoming very bothered about their child's performance in academics, and want to make their child get a good education.
But, the question which strikes me is- "Why is education always linked with schools?"
We all have indeed become slaves of the Education System, which was introduced by the British long ago. In today's world, it has become necessary for a child to attend school for 10 months in a year. Adding to that is the amount of time a child spends in school. A child spends nearly 8-10 hours in school. Instead of spending his time obeying commands and listening to someone, a child can readily do what he/she wishes to at home, and by practical experimentation.
Children are the purest form of human beings on earth. They are naturally very inquisitive, and questions will automatically come out. These questions are usually asked by a child during the age of 5-6, when the child is getting accustomed to the world outside. Many a times, teachers and parents are unable to answer theinnocent questions put forward by the children.
I feel that children can very well learn by themselves. In today's world, with the coming of sites like 'Khan Academy' and 'Youtube', a child can surely learn much more online, and that too free of cost. After all, the future world is all about internet, and the best way to learn is through the internet itself.
I am always of the opinion that teachers are the closest to students, and through my statements mentioned above, am not disregarding it. But, it is a bitter truth that in today's world, 80% of the teachers come to teach only to make the students pass in examinations. But, the future world is all about creation and invention. The people who create something different are the ones who will survive. Thus, schools need expert mentors to come and felicitate them regarding particular topics. This will make them keen to learn more and become more intellectual.
Whenever I sing any old Bollywood song in front of my friends,they ask me to be modern. Similarly, more than Bollywood songs, I would say that we must make our thought process more modern. We must accept the fact that the upcoming world would not be dependent on marks and grades, but on skills. Thus, we must equip ourselves with skills so that we reap the benefits tomorrow.
Thus, I would surely say that children must not be forced to go to school, as they can learn a lot through their surroundings and their environment. We must prepare our children for excelling through their potential, because that is the demand of the FUTURE!!!!!
#Expression is the best form of creation
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