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As someone who has lived in two countries, I have been frequently asked the question, “Which do you like better, England or India?” I usually respond with a standard answer, “Both are good in their own way.”Having strong family ties in the UK and India, from my parent’s side and husband’s side respectively, I have been fortunate to have experienced living in both the UK and India and have many positive experiences to look back on. I have also had the opportunity of being involved in the education sector as a pupil, teacher and as a parent in both countries and can therefore explain some of the similarities and differences of both systems.
It’s always difficult to talk about, “which one is better” when you appreciate both things in question. This can be said for a comparison of anything. I will however, attempt to answer this by describing my own personal experiences within the education system in the UK and India. There are many components which together constitute a good education system; however, two key aspects, namely respect and discipline will be explored in this discussion, which I am convinced are the foundations upon which a strong education lies.
I have worked at a Catholic school in India where both my sons were students and have also experienced teaching at mainstream schools in the UK while both my sons attended schools in the private sector. I have observed that both systems share strikingly similar goals, which is to bring out the best in pupils. The difference however lies in, how this is achieved.
In India, respect is a key element in achieving this goal and it is taught in the very early stages of school. The day in almost any school in India starts by greeting the class teacher with, “good morning ma’am” or “good morning sir.” The teacher is welcomed by the whole class standing up as soon as the class teacher arrives. The pupils then simultaneously greet the teacher along with a slight bow of the upper part of the body as a gesture of respect. This comes naturally to pupils in India, even when a teacher is passing by in the school premises. This is because respect for teachers and their positive contribution in defining people is instilled in Indian pupils at a very young age, both at school and at home. It is with this respect, that pupils then receive and value the education in a positive manner. Interestingly, Indian teachers hold this level of respect for the principal or head of the school.
Discipline is also a key factor. School in India started at 7.15am and finished at 1.30pm (summer timings). No pupil was allowed to be late except with a written note from a parent explaining the reason and which would almost certainly be verified at some point. The six day working week meant waking up around 5.30am everyday excluding Sundays. The school also had a zero tolerance approach towards indiscipline , where the teachers could employ their powers to punish a pupil for misbehaviour, which included non-compliance to rules regarding homework, schoolwork, uniform, unpolished shoes and even hairstyle. The punishment ranged from standing outside of the class to expulsion and even the use of corporal punishment, depending upon the severity of the misconduct. Of course, the punishment given was completely at the discretion of the teacher.
Tuition Classes: The day did not finish at 1.30pm for many pupils, including my children. After school, pupils in India attend tuition classes where they are re-taught the subject in question again are able to clear any doubts they may have about topics which they may find challenging or reinforcement of the topics for extra practice. On some occasions, especially during exams, pupils attend tuition classes before the start of school and some finishing as late as 10pm after school. The reason why children are able to do this on a daily basis is because of the high level of self-discipline which is partly driven by the motivation to succeed and partly by family expectations. High motivation levels are also a result of increasing competition for places in the best medical and engineering institutes which require students to successfully complete competitive exams. To put this into perspective only a handful out of tens of thousands get into the prestigious institutes based on their ranking in the exam.
As someone who has lived in two countries, I have been frequently asked the question, “Which do you like better, England or India?” I usually respond with a standard answer, “Both are good in their own way.”Having strong family ties in the UK and India, from my parent’s side and husband’s side respectively, I have been fortunate to have experienced living in both the UK and India and have many positive experiences to look back on. I have also had the opportunity of being involved in the education sector as a pupil, teacher and as a parent in both countries and can therefore explain some of the similarities and differences of both systems.
It’s always difficult to talk about, “which one is better” when you appreciate both things in question. This can be said for a comparison of anything. I will however, attempt to answer this by describing my own personal experiences within the education system in the UK and India. There are many components which together constitute a good education system; however, two key aspects, namely respect and discipline will be explored in this discussion, which I am convinced are the foundations upon which a strong education lies.
I have worked at a Catholic school in India where both my sons were students and have also experienced teaching at mainstream schools in the UK while both my sons attended schools in the private sector. I have observed that both systems share strikingly similar goals, which is to bring out the best in pupils. The difference however lies in, how this is achieved.
In India, respect is a key element in achieving this goal and it is taught in the very early stages of school. The day in almost any school in India starts by greeting the class teacher with, “good morning ma’am” or “good morning sir.” The teacher is welcomed by the whole class standing up as soon as the class teacher arrives. The pupils then simultaneously greet the teacher along with a slight bow of the upper part of the body as a gesture of respect. This comes naturally to pupils in India, even when a teacher is passing by in the school premises. This is because respect for teachers and their positive contribution in defining people is instilled in Indian pupils at a very young age, both at school and at home. It is with this respect, that pupils then receive and value the education in a positive manner. Interestingly, Indian teachers hold this level of respect for the principal or head of the school.
Discipline is also a key factor. School in India started at 7.15am and finished at 1.30pm (summer timings). No pupil was allowed to be late except with a written note from a parent explaining the reason and which would almost certainly be verified at some point. The six day working week meant waking up around 5.30am everyday excluding Sundays. The school also had a zero tolerance approach towards indiscipline , where the teachers could employ their powers to punish a pupil for misbehaviour, which included non-compliance to rules regarding homework, schoolwork, uniform, unpolished shoes and even hairstyle. The punishment ranged from standing outside of the class to expulsion and even the use of corporal punishment, depending upon the severity of the misconduct. Of course, the punishment given was completely at the discretion of the teacher.
Tuition Classes: The day did not finish at 1.30pm for many pupils, including my children. After school, pupils in India attend tuition classes where they are re-taught the subject in question again are able to clear any doubts they may have about topics which they may find challenging or reinforcement of the topics for extra practice. On some occasions, especially during exams, pupils attend tuition classes before the start of school and some finishing as late as 10pm after school. The reason why children are able to do this on a daily basis is because of the high level of self-discipline which is partly driven by the motivation to succeed and partly by family expectations. High motivation levels are also a result of increasing competition for places in the best medical and engineering institutes which require students to successfully complete competitive exams. To put this into perspective only a handful out of tens of thousands get into the prestigious institutes based on their ranking in the exam.
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