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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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I agree with people who say that too much time is spent on learning
facts
 and not enough on learning practical
skills
 across all levels of education. As someone who has gone through all levels and is now in the labour market, I wholeheartedly agree because of my experiences. The importance of learning
facts
 cannot be gainsaid,
however
, we
also
 have to understand that said "
facts
" do not wholly equip an individual for the real world. Nowadays,
facts
 can be quickly gotten with the advent of the internet. You do not need
years
 to learn things you can read up in a few minutes through a Google-search.
On the other hand
, you cannot get practical
skills
 from surfing the internet. I spent five
years
 in the university studying engineering, in my school, we spent 70% of our time learning theories. For
such
 a hands-on course as engineering, that was simply not enough. I have learnt so much more about my field from approximately two
years
 working as an engineer. A lot of the things I know, I learnt from people who do not even have a formal education. Beyond technical practical experiences, I have
also
 gained knowledge on other
skills
 that
has
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 made my integration as
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 adult a lot smoother. That sort of knowledge is not gotten by focusing on learning
facts
. It appears that as a society, we are catching on to the importance of practical
skills
.
This
 is evident in the work-study programs that many universities have adopted. That way, their students get
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alanced education, both
facts
 and practicals. Another evidence is the prestige that volunteerism and internships have gained over the
years
. More people are interested in
such
 opportunities because it helps them develop
skills
 that the four corners of an organized institution
such
 as schools do not provide.
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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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