People have contrasting views about what would be the ultimate goal of an educational institution. While some people opine that school should prepare their pupils as a productive member of society, I think they
also
should help these children to grow as a person meanwhile.
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Firstly
, preparing children for employment will ensure their livelihood. If youngsters are provided market-based lectures & environments on their campus, it will create their base for professional life. Linking Words
Consequently
, they will be competent by gaining the required knowledge and skills for being recruited by companies or start entrepreneurship. Linking Words
Thus
, getting ready for future jobs at an early age helps the children to grasp opportunities in the future and earn their bread and butter. Linking Words
For example
, in Bangladesh, the employment rate is 30% higher for the candidates who had graduated from the vocational training centre compared to general.
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However
, developing children's personality will make them a happy person. An individual may be very successful in life by having a progressive career, yet he may be unhappy and depressed for other internal concerns. Linking Words
Therefore
, it is necessary to focus on child cognitive development and improvement of their interpersonal skill so that they could be able to make effective communication, differentiate right and wrong & tackle difficulties. As these young people spend a long time in school, soft skills would be effectively inculcated by them if they are being taught these in the classroom. Linking Words
For instance
, punctuality and discipline, two vital qualities a pupil learn from their classroom, which benefits them life-long.
In conclusion, whether making students for future occupations or better characteristics should be the main target of an educational institution is a controversial issue. I think both should be the purpose of a teaching centre for building a complete personality.Linking Words
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