Let’s know Aarav’s story
Aarav doesn’t know how to be proactive. But, at least he knows that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell.
Aarav doesn’t know how to discover his true strengths and weaknesses. But, at least he knows that a2 + b2 = c2.
Aarav doesn’t know how to take care of his mental health, whilst balancing work.
But, at least he knows all the important quotes from Macbeth.
Aarav doesn’t know how to lead a team. But, at least he knows the equation to calculate kinetic energy.
Originally schools were created in order to assist students to become creative thinkers, however there has been a drastic change in their purpose in recent times. Schools teach students how to memorize something, write an exam on it and then forget about it completely as a way to control the information that children learn, so that they grow up to be adults that listen to what others say, rather than becoming independent thinkers.
Schools are meant to be intermediaries in a child’s life where they learn all the skills they need for a job.
‘Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom’ – Oprah Winfrey
But, instead, they are stealing the most crucial years in a person’s life to teach them the most superfluous skill – to mug up. Instead, students should be taught crucial life skills, such as thinking creatively and independently.
Schools should offer their students resources that are to better aid them for the real world, such as networking and socialization clubs or activities that signify presentation skills. While subjects are important in developing their brainpower, encouraging students to memorize information and recite it on a set time and date isn’t beneficial. It is the skills that students inhibit that will actually help them out in the job market
Schools have to help prepare students for the real world, by offering various and multitude of skills that will help them to compete in the harsh job market.
What is your opinion on the same?
Written by Sayoni Mahapatra Chatterji
Early Morning Memories 
9 responses to “Schools Fail to Prepare Students for Jobs”
I whole heartedly agree. It is probably difficult for teachers who believe as you do, to change the way they educated students because they have to follow a stringent curriculum. I am speaking more about the western world. Other countries may have figured out a better way. So I think the whole system needs to be changed, and sadly I can’t see that happening. I love the idea of independent schools, who are able to provide a comprehensive education that includes all the things you are talking about.
Additionally, schools need to take a more active role in nurturing their students. And there is a lot of hidden favortism that for the students is very obvious, but to the principle is not seen. Favortism of students should be prohibited. How to enforce that though is the question.
When I worked in an elementary school as an educational assistant I saw so much favortism and it was stomach turning. Meanwhile the children that needed the most positive attention were completely ignored. The only attention they received were regular punishments. Having their entire desk moved into the hallway.
These are the most marginalized children. They are often wearing old and dirty clothes. They often have no lunch, and have probably not eaten breakfast. They have a perpetual running nose. They are likely coming a very unhappy home life, only to come to the only safe space they have.
I sat in the staff room listening to a teacher talk about how gross one of her students was. How he always had green snot coming out of his nose. I was too young then and hadn’t honed my assertiveness skills, so I was silent. But I have digressed.
These are the kids that need love and attention at school the most. So many educators complain because they believe they shouldn’t have to do anything but teach. That is utter and complete bullshit. And even in the shitty system they are forced to educate in, there are certain ways to nurture students that take very little time. Ugh, you’ve gotten me riled up, lol!
I have two neurodivergent children and had to watch helplessly as the educational system failed them. And believe me I tried. I was in the principle’s office constantly, in tears. Of course my emotions were not helping the situation, making them not take me seriously. They do not take into account that some children learn differently and have different needs. The whole system is built for neurotypical students, when there are a number of students who will not fit in to thar mold. Many students that may appear to fit into the system are in fact silently suffering, there at their desk, as was the case for my daughter. The most well behaved and compliant student a teacher could have, was sitting there suffering. Her educational needs completely overlooked.
My son on the other hand, let everyone know his displeasure, and it’s a damn good thing he was cute, otherwise I can’t imagine how he would have been treated. His early education was outside of the classroom, having one to one care, he owned that school for a while, lol! He walked around like a clucking rooster. When he got overwhelmed he would elope from the school to his dad’s office that was just across the street. He was sent home from school on a regular basis making it so it was impossible for me to work. That wasn’t his fault. He was continually set up to fail. His EA was a control freak and she refused to change the way she spoke to him. She refused to change the routine to prevent meltdowns. Anyway, we all probably have ptsd from that time in our lives. Don’t even get me started on my own educational experience, haha!
I have to stop now, because I will just continue ranting all day if I don’t. 🤣
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First of all thank you so much for writing such an elongated response. Yes you are right.. there are so many situations which make who we are… How we deal in the upcoming future days … And how we shape our characters.
School needs to be changed and formulated
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In my opinion, something in the school system needs to change for sure. It’s funny, but I was recently talking to a friend who owns a construction dumpster rental company. He might be the most successful guy I know, and is truly happy. He started his company simply because he saw a hole in the market when there was a lot of construction going on in our community. Our conversation focused on school and the value it should have compared to what it actually is. I think effectual change will take time, but hopefully we can get more kids to take paths like my friend. See problems in the world, and actually be able to apply their education to create solutions.
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Thanks for giving so much time reading and reflecting to give us reply with examples means a lot honestly.
Coming back to the point, we can only act smartly by seeing the gap only when we know how to utilise our education in the right direction
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Amanda do u know a BJ COOPER
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It’s more difficult than you think. Life-skills are basics that parents should be teaching and modelling. We are in an ever changing world. Education in the workplace has developed with continuous courses set as goals for achievement in the workplace…Education and training no longer ends when one finishes school. I do agree however that schools should be more focused on teaching pupils how to think, problem solve, and question the status quo.
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I agree with what you say here. It seems that lots of schools just have a set agenda to teach whatever they want, but learning about real life and the workforce (what you’ll actually be doing for a living) is more important
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Absolutely true
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Nice post 🌺🌺
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