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?

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achieves 'celebrity' status with continued growth in popularity, they can be sure to find themselves bombarded by crowds and cameras. The fan base that they garner include many who are fascinated by the lifestyles of the famous, which are typically much more lavish than the average commoner.
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, in today's society, there is a greater emphasis being placed on the need to respect people's privacy, including that of celebrities. I strongly believe that it is not fair for starlets to give up their private lives upon achieving fame.
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, celebrities, particularly women, are now being scrutinized for not wearing make-up whilst grocery shopping based on the photos captured by the paparazzi.
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, the incessant obsession that the paparazzi has towards famous people can damage livelihoods. Not only does it invade the privacy of the individuals themselves, but
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that of their friends and family.
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, the paparazzi has been following around celebrities to provide footage that pleases their fans for many decades.
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, a talented individual who chooses to enter the limelight is aware that as they rise to stardom, they will face the consequences of being followed around. One can argue that they consciously accept that their personal life will be broadcasted. In conclusion, whilst celebrities usually rise to fame due to a unique talent
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enjoyed by the masses, it is unfair to infringe on the goings on of their personal lives and deem that to be the price of fame. A compromise can be achieved by celebrities not being snubbed in private places,
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as their own homes. Usually, there are a few practical classes, when we can really develop our skills,
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, laboratory classes and computer classes.
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in my university course, industrial engineering, there are few practical tasks.
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why I think the structure of education could be more balanced in terms of theory and practical skills.
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way, people would be more capable to cope with personal and professional problems. I believe that some institutions have already realized the importance of
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pieces of evidence to prove it, the increasing number of study cases and tasks which involve real problems like solving a market problem in a real company.
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evidence is the increasing number of MBA’s offered around the world. To conclude,
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I agree that we need to promote more practical skills, but, as I see it,
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change has been occurring.
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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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