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?

Although

few individuals believe that in all the years spent schooling, a blend of time has been consumed on fact-finding rather than on hands-on experience, I firmly agree with

this

statement.

This

is because school learners have always been taught to memorize answers, and the academic style lacks a well-equipped laboratory in most schools making it impossible to teach the

students

practical

skills

. First and foremost, the traditional system of education has always prioritized memorization of facts without inculcating practical knowledge in the

students

.

For example

, law

students

spend countless hours learning historical events and case law

instead

of engaging in moot and mock courtroom experience, which will enable them to get acquainted with the day-to-day life of being a Lawyer.

Therefore

, there is barely any time left to practice what they have learned.

Furthermore

, most institutions do not have a well-furnished laboratory where their

students

can carry out experiments.

In addition

, in today's dynamic and ever-changing

job

market, employees seek individuals with problem-solving

skills

, creativity, and adaptability, which is what many

students

lack.

For example

, during

job

interviews, many

job

seekers are not called back for the next stage because they lack the prerequisite practical

skills

.

Moreover

,

this

could have been resolved if they had acquired practical knowledge or engaged in internships with a senior colleague. In conclusion,

while

facts and theories in their field of study provide the necessary groundwork for knowledge acquisition, practical

skills

equip

students

with the right tools to navigate the real world and contribute effectively to society. I believe universities can introduce internships, apprenticeships and other experimental

skills

to provide

students

with essential hands-on experience that will make the

job

market easier for them to navigate.