Q.1. Express the views on the system of education which existed in Einstein's time.
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Albert Einstein took his education in Germany .
The characteristics of the education system was :
⇒ There was no scope for conceptual learning.
⇒ The subjects in the textbook was asked to mug up.
⇒ Teachers did not allow students to ask questions.
⇒ Teachers never encouraged creativity.
⇒ Teachers discouraged conceptual learning.
My views on such a system of education :
⇒ Such an education system will lead to great disinterest in studies for the children . If there is no interest , then automatically the student will not learn the exact things . This will be misleading and harmful for their future.
⇒ In the official works as an adult as well as in real life, we need to have concept and understanding in order to perform duties as an individual being. In this education system we may not be independent in our views because others are advising us and forcing us to believe things particularly because we do not have enough conceptual thoughts.
⇒ Education is the most powerful weapon that can change the World. Change is something which occurs if and only if something new is created. Here something has to be "created" and hence students need enough creativity to change the World. In this education system students will lose their creativity and hence the progress will be slow.
⇒ But Albert Einstein already stated " Education is something which you remember even after forgetting your school lessons". Truly said , education refers to moral values and wisdom with knowledge which will help you in life to spread happiness , devotion and respect for others . Education does not at all mean that you will mug up your lessons and give the exams.
⇒ Education of this sort creates an atmosphere where students does not learn much but forgets the things which he has learnt before. It creates more problems than it sorts.
⇒ Students could not even question their teachers and hence this clearly depicts that students did not enjoy their basic Freedoms.
⇒ Teachers and students should have a friendly relation and each should respect one another and only then would the education cycle will move on and create an era of successful citizens who will lead the World to development !!
Below are the views on the system of education which existed in Einstein's Time.
- Lack of Conceptual Knowledge- This was also one of the reasons why Einstein didn't like the education that was provided to them at school. The lack of conceptual knowledge decreases everyone's efficiency of learning
- Rote learning was encouraged- As there was no conceptual knowledge, students were expected to mug up all the syllabus and score well.