Education beyond the classroom....
Abdul Rehman
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Is traditional classroom education enough to prepare students for the complexities of the real world, or should schools focus more on practical skills and real-world experiences?
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In my opinion, traditional classroom education is definitely not enough. Lots of useful experience is gained through practice and facing real-life situations first and foremost. It's tough at times, but rewarding and gives you a better grasp at what you're trying to achieve. Not to mention, it boosts your character and mindset.
It's inspiring to witness the innovative ways technology and real-world experiences are enriching learning. Let's remember the balance between digital and personal interactions for a holistic education. Kudos to everyone driving this exciting evolution! 👏
@dev_concerns kudos to all leading this inspiring evolution towards a brighter educational future
In my view, as someone in education, traditional classrooms build core knowledge and critical thinking, but to tackle real-world intricacies, a mix of practical skills and experiences is vital. This equips students with adaptability, diverse perspectives, and career readiness.
@lokap_sahu Well said!
It's about preparing students for the dynamic landscape ahead.
Education as a whole should be envisioned holistically: as said, it doesn't stop at the end of a lesson, it's a long process, often driven by curiosity, nurtured by some nudges.
@steve_lourdessamy Absolutely!
Education is a holistic journey that extends far beyond individual lessons. It thrives on curiosity, continuously nurtured by gentle nudges. This broader perspective embraces lifelong learning and limitless growth potential.
I think both are extremely important. Through traditional classroom education, we not only learn the material but other life skills that are important. For example, we learn how to stay focused for long periods of time, we learn to listen, we learn how to analyze and understand large texts, and so on. These are great skills to have, however, they fall short because they are not paired with practical skills and real-world experiences.
@dennis_aronov You've highlighted a crucial point. Traditional classroom education indeed equips us with invaluable life skills that extend beyond the subject matter.
school is practically just babysitting and preparing children to be obedient and not free thinkers, a factory for factory workers. Public education was set up by Rockefeller. At least in the US.
Learning how to learn, asking the right questions, and staying curious are critical skills that need to be hammered in. to be competitive, you need those skills and the only way to learn them is practicing them by teaching yourself, applying your knowledge, and teaching others. teaching others the knowledge you learn is such an overlooked part of learning.
@backseosoftware It's heartening to see this awareness grow and to recognize the many dimensions of learning beyond traditional classroom settings.
Learning in a traditional classroom has its limitations. It would make sense to have more practical knowledge and expertise. While some schools are making progress in this direction, more can be done.
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Traditional classroom education and real-world experiences both play crucial roles in preparing students for the real world. Classroom education offers a structured foundation of knowledge, teaches you critical thinking, and helps with social interactions, while practical skills and experiences allow people to apply knowledge, develop adaptability, and enhance career readiness.
Schools should focus on creating a holistic curricula, building assessments that focus on practical applications of the learnings.
Traditional classroom education is definitely not enough when it comes to preparing for living on your own, dealing with everyday tasks and managing being independent. They don't teach you actual, useful skills. Only then, when you move out of your sweet family home you realize you are actually not prepared for anything. Not even mentioning managing finances etc.
Definitely not enough! With all the new skills, tools, and jobs that appear everyday, the best thing schools can do is teach you how to learn yourself. If you get stuck and stop learning at all, you'll fall by the wayside in a couple of years or even faster
@mani_abod It's my opinion improving yourself and learning, regardless if it is tied to a paper degree or not, is crucial and essential.
I'll go even a step further and say if you are not pushing yourself to continuously learn new skills you are setting yourself up for failure.
Embracing continuous learning is a great way to prepare and position yourself for opportunities that come your way.
The fact is that 99.9% of what is taught in the classroom is easily accessible through multiple mediums and practical skills and real-world experience is not says it all.
I have actually been working on a Study App whose focus is to help students and continuous learners change the old learning style of mastery through memorization and focus more on mastery through a foundational understanding of the subject so I am glad you brought up this question.
@david_mcanulty Thanks a lot for this helpful insights
@mani_abod anytime. I really like your focus on education topics. Feel free to reach out for my opinion at any time.
It is not enough, I must say.
And I don't think there's any form of education that can prepare students for real-world experiences other than real-world experience itself.
Learning goes beyond the classroom.
Definitely should. Theoretical training is certainly necessary, but there is not enough practice in school and university education and there should be more of it.
Classroom education alone is not sufficient; more practice is necessary.