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Publication Date: 2021-Sep
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Revival and Resurgence of Our Lost GEM -- The Ancient Indian Education System
Jain, Sonali Bhandari; Choudhary, Surabhi; Philip, Joanna
Shanlax International Journal of Education, v9 n4 p382-388 Sep 2021
After witnessing the unruly and disruptive behaviour amongst college students on trivial topics, a study was conducted to find the reason behind it. The study consisted of students discussing topics like politics, situational problems etc. and it was observed that students lacked the concept of perception. Studying this even further, it was found that the cause for this was because our modern-day education focused more on literally manufacturing people for jobs and less on value systems and critical thinking. The present education system is finding it very difficult in ensuring the required quality that every student must possess. This also gives rise to students being confused about their career paths and life in general. They don't realise their true potential and abilities and thus start developing a "follow the crowd" mentality. To improve this situation, a radical change has to be brought into the education system and this change can only be supported by retrospection of India's ancient education system. The focus must now divert towards developing skills rather than just concentrating on academics. These ancient practices cannot be applied as it is in this modern era. Hence, their application calls for reinvention and resurgence to benefit today's students.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational History, Educational Change, Student Development, Graduate Students, Masters Programs, Problems, Skill Development, Values Education, Beliefs, Behavior Patterns
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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