Why do you think there’s a lack of focus on creativity and critical thinking in India’s primary education system, and how can it be improved?
The educational structure and provision of education in India is broad based and structured towards meeting the needs of its numerous populace. It is basically composed of three levels: primary, secondary and higher education. Many different national and local authorities oversee the education systeRead more
The educational structure and provision of education in India is broad based and structured towards meeting the needs of its numerous populace. It is basically composed of three levels: primary, secondary and higher education. Many different national and local authorities oversee the education system, leading to diversity in content and policies.
When it comes to basic education, a child must enrol for five years of primary education, and on to an additional five years for secondary education. This National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is also involved in policy making processes within the country and in developing curricula for implementation. In all the three levels, higher education refers to all faculties, colleges and technical institutions with degrees in other respective areas.
Nonetheless positive developments have been witnessed, such as; high drop-out rate, gauged ration in rural areas and emphasis of education on rote memory rather than formulated ideas remains a constant concern. Recent reforms address all aspects, including quality improvement, the role of information technology and emphasizing skills. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a step towards restructuring the Indian education system in a more fluid, comprehensive manner, whereby education will span across areas rather than on one single line.
On the whole, enhancements with respect to enrollment and literacy levels and the still changing Indian education remain positive factors worth comments.
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Mainly it's due the education system build on memorisation and its stagnant nature which does not cater the up coming generation but follows the same curriculum that has been used for a decade or so. The education system in the primary level only focuses on studying and getting grades, this is whereRead more
Mainly it’s due the education system build on memorisation and its stagnant nature which does not cater the up coming generation but follows the same curriculum that has been used for a decade or so. The education system in the primary level only focuses on studying and getting grades, this is where teachers start telling to score well rather than have good skill sets or personal development. You can clearly see that children will know how to score well but they won’t know how to express themselves properly , interpersonal skills can be seen lacking. The education system in itself is built very rigidly to follow one type of studying and it does not cater to different type of students and their pace of learning. Children are made to think but with strict parameters and out of box thinking isn’t always welcome.
To improve these conditions, there is need for a dynamic system which is incorporated with newer technology. Children should be allowed to develop their talents and inter personal skills in the primary level and then importance can be give for scoring . Highly trained teachers who are well equipped with child psychology is needed as well. Classroom should be made into an environment where children have no restriction in their imagination and opinions.
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