Game of Words: View vs. Counter View 1.37

INSUFFICIENCY OF SUBJECTS IN SCHOOL

                           

VIEW

 - Vikram Garla

In this dynamic word of ours i feel it is important that we are introduced, at a younger age to a variety of diverse subject areas. This is why i am for the topic and i do feel that there is a lack of subject lines in our education system. We all know very well of the 4 usual subjects in an Indian students life for his first ten years of studying Science, Math, Social studies and English. Even though these are important and noble subjects it is not sufficient. In my opinion we require a few more mind broadening and informative subjects. A lack of a creative atmosphere in a students life results in narrow minded students who sometimes fail to see the world in any other way than a black & white perspective of everything. Addition of subjects which provide a basis on topics like Film making, Culinary, Design, Photography and possibly even music could spark an interest in a child that he may never have gotten otherwise. It allows children to introspect on their options and realise their hidden talents before its too late for them to build on them. An important area of education that i’ve always found lacking in our youth is current affairs. Very few schools take that extra effort to make sure that their students are up to date with what is going on around the world. Schools value marks more than learning and that creates a satisfaction with ‘the 4’ usual subjects. These subjects, informative as they may be, do not provide children with a holistic education when they are taught alone. 

                       

COUNTER VIEW

 - Saksham Messey

 In my opinion, there is no insufficiency of subjects in primary school as the science subjects along with two languages are more than enough to build a strong foundation for any child. Math, physics and chemistry form the basis of the world around us. Biology gives us a rather indepth understanding of our bodies and the way they function and this keeps the children aware of how to stay healthy. History and geography keep us well informed about our past and the past of the world we live in and also about our environment on the whole. Lastly, English and the second language offered to us gives us a good sense of comprehension and enables kids to understand the world around them on a societal level. Children at that age are very indecisive and hence offering them a variety of subjects may cause confusion and mayhem in their heads. And most importantly a fair competitive examination for all the children will be near impossible if a wide variety of subjects are offered and this will cause colleges to have their own entrance exams for the pre university courses thereby putting young adolescents under immense and unnecessary pressure.