Science 360º

The present education system deals mainly with theoretical studies and is focused on exams and scores. This highly skewed result-oriented approach is depriving students of the joy of learning and exploration. Many times, the students do not find themselves wanting to go out of their way to gain practical experience. That might be due to fear or simply disinterest. With all these factors influencing the administrators, teachers, and students, it is no surprise to find that students leave schools without adequate practical knowledge or training. It can reach to such an extent that a student is unsure about using a pair of Vernier Calipers (does that sound complicated?). The reasons behind our educational system becoming complacent are complex. It can be argued that in the pursuit of providing basic education to the massive population of the country, corners have been cut to fit the fast-paced needs of this generation. So, the system is developed with a mindset that students eventually will learn things during their careers. It is true to an extent, but we cannot overlook the importance of practical education.