Unemployment, An Issue Of Modern Education System

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Unemployment, An Issue Of Modern Education
System
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• Unemployment is among the most serious issues
  plaguing contemporary Indian society. This
  problem is chiefly attributable to the modern
  education system. In ancient Indian society,
  where the traditional education model was
  followed, there was hardly any unemployment.
• Excessive emphasis on memorizing details and
  reproducing them in exams is a major drawback of
  the modern education system. The aspect of
  improving the knowledge level and skills of
  students is ignored.
• Consequently, when students step out of college
  and seek employment, they realize that the skills
  actually needed for specific jobs are lacking in
  them.
• The system of ancient Indian education, imparted
  in gurukuls, was completely different. Students
  were provided knowledge about scriptures like the
  Vedas, the Vedangas, the Upanishads, and the
  Puranas. The chausath kalas, or 64 kalas, were
  also integral elements of gurukul education.

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• The teachers in gurukuls were individuals of
  integrity, deeply committed to providing the
  right guidance. They ensured that their pupils
  acquired the knowledge and skills enabling them
  to live in an independent, dignified way in the
  future. The focus was on the overall personal
  development of these young people. As a result,
  students were not hindered from building a
  successful career after leaving the gurukul. The
  focus was on enabling right attitudes, skills and
  knowledge in students.
• Nowadays, pursuing higher education or advanced
  training has become imperative for students to
  secure a good job. But, most of the institutes
  offering these courses charge exorbitant fees.
  That is a thing beyond the reach of many
  students, and they are thus deprived of job
  prospects. The issue of unemployment is
  worsening.
• But when the Vedic education provided in ancient
  gurukuls is viewed, things were totally
  different. Children used to live in gurukuls
  along with their teachers, until the completion
  of their education. This ensured, they had good
  role models to for inspiration, motivation and
  mentorship.

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• There is one more reason why most young graduates
  who have completed their academic education find
  it difficult to find suitable jobs. This is again
  attributable to modern education, which is
  primarily focused on providing only theoretical
  knowledge. Not much is done to hone the skills of
  students in handling real-life scenarios.
• But organizations offering employment require the
  candidates to be skilled in resolving actual
  issues related to the given job profile. As most
  applicants are unable to match these
  specifications, finding the right job has become
  a major challenge for these people.

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• Here again, the educational model of ancient
  Bharat is diametrically opposite to the
  present-day system. The education in gurukuls
  also covered the pivotal aspect of teaching
  students the practical application of skills
  learned. They were provided with simulations of
  real situations and encouraged to solve them
  using their knowledge and skills. That unique
  approach had an advantage. It made certain that
  there was no dearth of employment and
  self-employment prospects for pupils immediately
  after they finished their education.
• Today a vast majority of students study to clear
  exams. They are only exam-focused and want a
  degree. Unfortunately, they do not see the time
  spent during their education as time to gain
  knowledge and prepare for a life of
  responsibility as productive professionals. After
  getting their degree they try to make this
  transition but the majority of them fail to cope.

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