Friday 15 November 2013

Parents’ approach towards changing education system

The education system in India is no longer rigid and complex; the modern reforms and holistic approach towards education have transformed the environment being offered in educational institutes. The schooling patterns in India have changed for the better, thus parents also need to change their mindset where overall development and academics are compared.

The orthodox Indian mindset is inclined towards academics; we tend to prioritize academics over extracurricular activities. But the revolutionary teaching techniques introduced by residential schools in India are now being adopted by day schools as well. The educational practices are no longer focused around high grades and mugged up lessons; it is more interactive and diversified now.

Educational institutes are including unconventional subjects like foreign languages, photography, creative arts etc.; special focus is being given to sports activities. They are valuing and encouraging all forms of talent in their curriculum and this has quickly gained popularity in metro cities; schools in Noida Delhi etc. are offering excellent coaching to encourage these.  Thus parents should also understand that not all children are made of the same mold. Some may excel in academics, some in sports or in arts, they need to recognize their child’s talent and encourage it by all means, rather than burdening him with unnecessary pressure of grades and ranks. Parents should encourage basic understanding of the subject matter over superficial knowledge and mugged up content; as this might ensure good grades initially but is harmful in the long run. Moreover learning creates unnecessary pressure over children and the time that could be used to nurture other skills in them, is consumed by studies.

The schools are also encouraging children to develop hobbies and adopt multiple talents, though this kind of approach is spreading slowly and is more popular in schools in Noida, Delhi, and Bombay etc. However most of the residential schools in India are using this approach while training students. This is partly due to the global environment and also because the students are living here so they have more time to nurture different hobbies and take maximum benefits of the various facilities available.
Thus guardians should also respond to the change in a positive way as it will encourage an overall development of their wards’ personality. 

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