pros and cons of indian educational system

hi iltes i have started this thread for us to discuss about our educational system. You can come up with all your ideas or problems tht are existing in our system and some of your ideas , like what are chenges can be done and so on.

Hope u will all actively participate in this, Believe me this is going to be a wonderful topic.

the iltes who were settled down in abroad or students who have pursued their higher studies in other countries may have a good knowledge in this.

so go ahead.

Hi Jacintha,

Ya it is good to analyse what is the difference between our educational system and the educational system that is present abroad. So here is my penny's worth in the POT!!!

I would not say we are lacking in anything considering the fact that i find the International Syllabus and curriculum sadly lacking in so many things. One good thing in International curriculum is the children are made to think on their own right from kindergarten. They are given various activities where in they have to use their minds and their coordination skills. Also whatever is taught to them is done in the form of practical activities. Which is not to be found in our system. Ours is more bookish and children although study various subjects and cover so many topics in depth, they still do not have any practical exposure.

So more than the syllabus what needs to be changed is the way the syllabus is approached and the way it is taught. Teaching rather than being monotonous and bookish should involve more practical activities which makes it more interesting and also enables the children to develop thinking and analytical skills.

But i should say so many new schools which have come up are defenitly incorporating all this into their system and doing a real neat job though charging big money for the same. But still a long way to go as only a very selective group are able to procure admissions in such elite schools which try to incorporate western trends and provide progressive education. Hence this change should be brought about in each and every school so that it can benefit all the children.

cheers
Jay.