Indian education merits and demerits

Education plays an important role in the development of an individual and makes him a knowledgeable citizen. It is the Education that makes an individual self-reliant, helps to suppress social evils, and contributes towards the development of the society and nation as a whole. Education helps in unraveling the mystery of nature. It enables us to understand and improve the working of our society. It creates conditions for a better life. Education brings out the capabilities to fight injustice happening in society. Every individual has the right to Education.With that note let us know some merits and demerits of indian education system and what can be improved to make better education system .

Indian Education System Advantages:

• The vast area of subjects covered ensures that students have knowledge about as much as they can.

• Some subjects teach students about the long lost culture of India, which they should be aware of.

• Since students learn so many subjects, some of them find it easier to determine what field they want to pursue a career in.

• Subjects like Economics and English help students in their day to day life.

Indian Education System Disadvantages:

• Most subjects, such as chemistry and physics, focus on textbook knowledge, when they could be fun applied subjects to learn.
• There is lesser focus on physical education and sports, and more focus on studying all day long.
• Sex Education is not given in Indian Schools, which is something that needs to be thoughtfully inculcated each year for students.
• There is lesser focus on character building, as many schools do not have lessons on etiquette and mannerisms.
• The subject matter and homework puts a tremendous amount of stress on students, which is incredibly difficult for many to bear.
• Large classes in schools means that there is lesser focus on each student’s learning. This is hazardous to a student’s education journey during, as well as after school.
• Since most knowledge is only memorized and not retained for the long run, students feel lost after school. Many even remain unemployed.
• Many schools charge exorbitant fees, which becomes a burden for parents. Schools with affordable fees generally have lesser funds, which affect the quality of education.
• Examinations are more focused on end results, rather than continuous learning.

To overcome the educational problems some of the solutions that can be brought about are decline in fees, shorter holidays, regular tests, and more focus on extra-curricular activities as well. Whether or not the Indian Education System is good or bad, is a long debated topic, that doesn’t have an end. However, once the focus shifts to bringing out the best learning experience for the students, a lot more positive changes can be brought about.