Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?

Few people
beleive
accept as true; take to be true
believe
that significant
time
is invested on educating facts
instead
of practical skills
at
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in
schools and universities. I strongly agree with
this
thought that facts
are given
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give
more importance. At schools, the entire
curriculam
an integrated course of academic studies
curriculum
is designed and published based on proven facts. The
weightage
(statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance
weighting
wattage
of grades provided to students
are based
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is based
on
theory exams
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the theory exams
which are conducted during mid and final semesters. Only 10% of scores
are provided
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provide
for practical examinations. Students read the entire book, memorize the concepts and complete the tests every year. In
additon
a component that is added to something to improve it
addition
, the
practicals
a customary way of operation or behavior
practices
performed are regular things which
does not add
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do not add
any value (or) provides room for creative thinking.The kids
are not provided
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do not provide
don't provide
the required freedom to apply
knowledge
and learn. At college, the situation is comparatively better that schools.
College education
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A college education
does have dedicated
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does dedicate
practical papers. Separate
time
is spent on
practicals
concerned with actual use or practice
practical
and individual papers are available as well. The students get
opportunity
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the opportunity
an opportunity
during
final semester
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the final semester
to display the project completed for evaluation.
However
, the real problem is that the faculty, students and universities do not take the project display seriously. They are mostly of a tradition to exhibit any project to complete the semester.
This
leaves very less room for innovation and apply practical
knowledge
based on the learnings completed. In my opinion, we should bring
in more importance to
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more importance to
improve practical
knowledge
of kids starting from school.
Majority
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The majority
of the population struggle in
corporate world
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the corporate world
after completing studies due to lack of practical approach which is not provided during college and school
time
.
Need
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The need
of the hour is to have dedicated subject and
time
allocated to allow students the space to apply practical
knowledge
. The projects performed at school and universities should vary every year, so that it provides a challenge to every student to attempt and learn. To conclude, it is required to revamp the entire education system to prioritize practical
knowledge
ahead of facts to improve the overall skills of every student.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • rote memorization
  • practical skills
  • adaptable skills
  • critical thinking
  • balanced approach
  • problem-solving
  • decision-making
  • workforce readiness
  • real-life challenges
  • technological advancements
  • information management
  • creativity hindrance
  • lifelong learning
  • skill development
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