Comparision of indian education system
Article on How we can improve India Ranking in Education system In World by implementing Virtual Schooling System in India
If we compare our education with other countries of the world then it is surprising we are not included in list of To 50 countries in education System prevails in world which is need to be addressed as we all know most of brilliant students are perusing the under graduate or higher study from Abroad such as US or Canada, Germany, Australia or other countries of Europe which means lot of foreign exchange we are spending for education from abroad. We have very good resources for development of education system which is comparable globally but it is surprise now body looks to it, it is humble request to Indian Government to look it closely and try to implement best education system in the world and as we are improving in ranking of ease of doing business and our ranking in education system also must be improved in same manner.
The Indian education system is quite an old education system that still exists. It has produced so many genius minds that are making India proud all over the world. However, while it is one of the oldest systems, it is still not that developed when compared to others, which are in fact newer. This is so as the other countries have gone through growth and advancement, but the Indian education system is still stuck in old age. It faces a lot of problems that need to be sorted to let it reach its full potential.
We all taught that education is only assets which never can be destroyed but asset with no value or carrying only hidden value is more dangerous for us because Diamond cannot be sold at place where not expert to recognise quality of diamonds hence we must have these experts in place to test the quality of educated people of the country. In India we have everything then also our education is not valued as much as it should that is fact even we deny these fact. But fact remains as it is. I had compared education system of few countries to implement the education system in India so our student do not go abroad and even international students also comes for study in India.
For this first thing we have to accept that our education system is not at par with few other countries then only we can improve it and I am sure within 10 years we can improve our ranking of education system to reach in fist 10 best Education system in the world though today we are not included even best 50 Education system of the world. Our business are changing fast and we are not able catch these changes timely because differences in teaching system and system in which we grown and if we would have taken the education in India then this GAP would have reduced substantially
Our Indian education system faces a lot of problems that do not let it prosper and help other children succeed in life. The biggest problem which it has to face is the poor grading system. It judges the intelligence of a student on the basis of academics which is in the form of exam papers. That is very unfair to students who are good in their overall performance but not that good at specific subjects.
Moreover, they only strive to get good marks not paying attention to understanding what is taught. In other words, this encourages getting good marks through mugging up and not actually grasping the concept efficiently. Furthermore, we see how the Indian education system focuses on theory more. Only a little percentage is given for practical. This makes them run after the bookish knowledge and not actually applying it to the real world. This practice makes them perplexed when they go out in the real world due to lack of practical knowledge.
Most importantly, the Indian education system does not emphasize enough on the importance of sports and arts, vocational Training or Business / Professional guidance. Students are always asked to study all the time where they get no time for other activities like sports and arts or for any vocational and professional guidance. In some school there are vocational courses system being implemented but all these are formalities without any progress thereon
As the Indian Education System is facing so many problems, we need to come up with effective solutions so it improves and creates a brighter future for students. We can start by focusing on the skill development of the students. The schools and colleges must not only focus on the ranks and grades but on the analytical and creative skills of children.
In addition, subjects must not be merely taught theoretically but with practical. This will help in a better understanding of the subject without them having to mug up the whole thing due to lack of practical knowledge. Also, the syllabus must be updated with the changing times and not follow the old age pattern. Other than that, the government and private colleges must now increase the payroll of teachers. As they clearly deserve more than what they offer. To save money, the schools hire teachers who are not qualified enough. This creates a very bad classroom environment and learning. They must be hired if they are fit for the job and not because they are working at a lesser salary.
In conclusion, the Indian education system must change for the better. It must give the students equal opportunities to shine better in the future. We need to let go of the old and traditional ways and enhance the teaching standards so our youth can get create a better world.
We had Suggested Government to implement Virtual schools rather than theoretical old schooling systems and there is trend in India that every student goes to Private Schools and paying huge amount of fees and over and above they attend classes where fees is even in multiple of school of fees. Parents do not bother with fees just thinking that our children must get good marks and admission in high profile colleges or institution without considering future career of these students. Most of parents are in opinion that if our kids get the admission in so called premiere institution that our responsibility is over but in real life this goes in southward direction hence by creating virtual schooling system we can remove these classes system which is cancer for schooling system. What is virtual schooling who it works is given as under.
Virtual schooling is one of the fastest growing education opportunities for students in grades K-12. Currently, about more than 40 states participate in some form of online learning or virtual schooling, with 30 of those states offering full-time options. Most virtual schools are tuition free and run by a state initiative, though there are private virtual schools that offer a more diverse course curriculum and have some fees associated with them. In India we suggest that only government must run only under its initiative only. We assure the government that if same is started it will change education system of the country which will lead economic development alien with education system of the country. With implementation of this system government schools will be far better than private schools and since Indian government along with state governments have huge spending on education system and we again assure government that even after implementation of this system government spending will reduce with improvement quality of education. We emphasis on some of the characteristics of Virtual schooling as under
There are several advantages involved with online virtual educations. In general, students who attend virtual schools tend to receive high scores on standardized tests; and virtual schools are held to the same accreditation and regulations as traditional public schools.
Virtual schools must meet state and federal requirements for education standards and allow students to learn in a comfortable environment, with the support of a qualified teacher, Involve parents in their child’s education, provide a great option for homebound children, due to handicap or other circumstances, Lessen the chance of bullying and other uncomfortable social circumstances, allow students to attend extracurricular activities and field trips planned by the school, provide one-on-one communication and instruction from a teacher, allow students to work at their own pace, without being left behind or becoming bored with concepts and it must be run by the state with low cost for students in a specific geological area. Since virtual schooling is not an online education but same is in computerised environment and even small villages this can be implemented as villages students are spending much more than the cost involved in this system. We never believe in subsiding or spending without any results in socioeconomics developments. Indian government along with various state government spending huge amount without proper results thereof. In this system central government and state government must have synchronised education systems and entire country can have one education for whole country.
While virtual schools offer many pros for students, some of the requirements and standards may be considered cons, such as the: compulsory attendance requirements, minimal amount of social interaction the child will receive, in comparison to a traditional school, self-start attitude and attention to detail that the child is required to have and last but not the least computer and other technological requirements, which are supplied by the family as we reduce their cost of printed books and tuition fees paid in various classes of home tuition.
Some Cautions Regarding Virtual Schools: First central and all state governments must implements this uniform system of education throughout the country without having political differences because In Four areas all the political parties must be on one platform and common these are national Security, Economic Development , Education and Health but it is bad luck of our country that our political parties are having several difference and becoming barrier for growth of country as whole. When considering a virtual school, parents should first speak to their school board about the options their district offers. When choosing and enrolling in a virtual school, make sure the program is accredited and will provide your children with the education required by state and federal laws.
Now we must know who Finland’s top-ranking education system works
- Finland has been a top contender on every Program for International Student Assessment survey, the country built a comprehensive education structure designed to offer citizens free education with no dead ends. The inspiration for Finland's approach was American education research and philosophers such as John Dewey.
Finland's education system enjoys a lot of buzz lately. It is considered one of the best education systems in the world. It routinely outperforms the United States in reading, science, and mathematics. And it has been a top performer since the first Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) triennial international survey back in 2000.
But if we ask someone what's so great about Finland's schools then we will typically be supplied with a factoid or three. They have shorter school days. They don't do standardized tests. They all must be smart because the Finnish language is a nightmare.
While these facts are true except for that last one they miss Finland's well-raked forests for its trees. Finland's education system works because its entire structure has been around several core principles. First and foremost, equal access to education is a constitutional right. Another important principle is that one should be allowed to choose their educative path, which should never lead to a dead end.
Here's how Finland's education system works to meet those principles.
1. Early childhood education
Finland's early education is designed around concepts of learning through play.
Imagine they are a Finnish parent (or they are one, in which case, hyvää päivää). Where they might have received state-sponsored maternity leave, a maternity grant, and even a wee-baby care box that doubles as a bed, so they can enjoy those first precious months in one of best countries to raise children. Then they start thinking about their child’s education.
Finnish children aren't required to go to school until age 6, when pre-primary education begins. They are free to spend those early years playing, teaching, and bonding with their little one. If they want to start your child's education earlier, the Finnish system offers an expansive early childhood education and care (ECEC) program, too.
The program adopts a "learning through play" model to promote "balanced growth," according to the Finnish National Agency for Education's website. Although guided by the National Core Curriculum for ECEC, their local municipality handles ECEC services and has broad autonomy, allowing resident administrators to make the calls regarding budget, class size, and educational aims.
There will be a fee, but one that is heavily subsidized. Parents foot roughly 14 percent of the total bill, but the burden placed on individual households is based on income and number of children. The program is evidently popular, as Finland's enrolment rate for children ages 3 to 5 stands at nearly 80 percent.
2. Basic education (plus a free meal)
When their child turns 7, it'll be time for basic education. Finland doesn't divide its basic education into elementary and junior highs. Instead, it offers single-structure education for nine years, 190 days per year. As with ECEC, policymakers leave plenty of room for local school administrators and teachers to revise and revamp the curriculum to meet the needs of their unique student body.
"The ideology is to steer through information, support and funding," writes Finnish National Agency for Education (which sets core curricula requirements). Their stated goal for basic education is "to support pupils' growth toward humanity and ethically responsible membership of society and to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed in life." This latitude includes what tests to give, how to evaluate student progress and needs, and even the ability to set daily and weekly timetables.
Such autonomy may sound scary to some parents. What if their child spends all day learning phenomenological regressions of the Konami Code? (Though that would be fascinating). Finland's parents, however, don't have such concerns as teaching is a highly respected and professional field in Finland.
Most teachers hold a master's degree, and basic-ed teachers are required to hold them. Eighty percent of basic-ed teachers also participate in continuing professional development. This level of learning and continuous development ensures Finland's educators are steeped in the science of teaching — ironically, drawing inspiration from the American pedagogy of yesteryear.
For more analysis of Finland Education System we can read other points such as 10 reasons why Finland's education system is the best in the world, Finland is a world leader in clean energy. Here’s what’s driving its success and how Finland solved its homelessness problem
"It is understandable that the pragmatic, child-centered educational thinking of John Dewey has been widely accepted among Finnish educators," Pasi Sahlberg, Finnish educator and scholar, wrote for the Washington Post. "Many Finnish schools have adopted Dewey's view of education for democracy by enhancing student's access to decision-making regarding their own lives and studying in school."
Nor are schools left entirely to their own devices. The Finnish National Agency for Education promotes self-evaluation and improvement for both schools and their teachers. In terms of basic education, it's true that Finland does not use national standardized tests; however, they do implement national evaluations of learning outcomes.
However, Finland's evaluations are sample-based, not comprehensive. They are also not tied to school funding nor used to rank schools. Instead, the evaluation looks to assess the school's qualifications and are then provided to the administrators for developmental purposes. Yes most important point is that school meals are free to all children. And that guidance and counselling are built in as part of the curriculum. Which is most important factor to take Finland education system at Top
Upper-secondary education in Finland
In Finland After basic education the child can choose to continue to upper-secondary education. While not compulsory, 90 percent of students start upper-secondary studies immediately after basic. Because of Finland's devotion to no dead ends, the other 10 percent can choose to return to their education later at no cost.
Upper secondary is split into two main paths, general and vocational, and both take about three years. General education takes the form of course work, but students have a lot of freedom to decide their study schedules. At the end of general, students take the national matriculation exam, Finland's only standardized test. Their scores are used as part of their college applications.
Vocational education is more job focused and incorporates apprenticeships as well as school learning. About 40 percent of students start vocational education after basic. This path ends with competence-based qualifications after the student completes an individual study plan.
It's worth noting that students aren't locked into these paths. As part of Finland's devotion to education and decision-making, the two are permeable so students can discover new interests or create a path that threads between the two
Higher education and beyond
In Finland as child exceling in upper secondary, they are not worried about their nest egg may not be sufficient for higher education because Higher education, like basic and upper secondary, is free. Remember, equal access to education is a constitutional right in Finland. Students are only required to pay for books, transportation, and other school supplies — and student financial aid is readily available.
Finnish colleges are divided into two types: universities and universities of applied sciences. Universities focus on scientific research, while universities of applied sciences emphasize practical applications. Students usually receive a bachelor's degree in four years of full-time study, comprising studies, electives, and a project. Master's degrees take five to six years, and as a rule, students are admitted to study for a master's right away.
If the child chose the vocational path, they can continue their education at a university, typically a university of applied science. But again, Finland's educational paths are highly adaptable.
It will come as no surprise that Finland supports robust adult education to promote social equity and a competent labor force. Companies can purchase in for staff development, and labor training is provided for the unemployed. While not free, adult education is highly subsidized with costs dependent on personal circumstances.
Now we must think that how is Finland able to provide such comprehensive, universal education for all citizens? Simple: Everybody is on board. Beyond enshrining the right to education in their constitution, the Finnish people value education and put in the time to build a system that adheres to the best education research (80 percent of which comes from the U.S.
If other countries want to follow Finland's model, they needn't photocopy its education model; however, they will need the country's gusto for education's importance which is not available in open market these add the value to education systems in Finland.
Now we must discuss about few education systems available in world hence we provide below Top 10 countries with the best education systems in the world for 2019
Every year, a great number of prestigious and respected sources conduct broad, often survey-based research in the field of education. And while most of them, like for example Times Higher Education, focus more on the performance and ranking of universities, other aim to present valuable data involving all educational levels within different countries.
Here we can learn about ten of the best education systems in the world for 2019 according to the widely appreciated and followed US News & World Report. With a combination of scores involving attendance, development and quality in a variety of countries, the report brings up 6 European countries, 2 North American and 2 from Asia and Australia as leading examples of top education:
Rank:
Country:
GDP (nominal, $):
1.
2.8 trillion
2.
United States
21.3 trillion
3.
Canada
1.8 trillion
4.
4.0 trillion
5.
France
2.7 trillion
6.
Australia
1.5 trillion
7.
703.7 billion
8.
550.0 billion
9.
Japan
5.1 trillion
10.
850.0 billion
Interestingly, the majority of the countries above have remained at the same rank as in 2018, with only Sweden exchanging places with Japan and the Netherlands climbing into the top 10 on the account of Denmark. Furthermore, the overall ranking shows that there is a total of 8 unique languages which are either fully or partially official for the respective countries and of course, for the different levels of education. These are Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Romansh and Swedish. So if any one even consider choosing the best Masters study destination abroad, make sure to consider some of these countries – as they can certainly meet many personal language requirements. But now must compare affordability on account of cost involved in higher education.
Indeed, for a future Masters student, costs and tuition fees are a key factor. And after looking at the economies and their latest GDP rates in the table above, we must think that these countries are having a high living standard. However, that is no reason to claim that none of the top 10 have low or no cost higher education opportunities, especially at state universities:
Country:
Tuition fees (state universities, p.a.):
Average living costs (p.m.):
Germany
€0 - €3000
€800 - €900
Switzerland
€530 - €2200
€1050
Sweden
€0 - €12500
€900
Netherlands
€2087
€1200
Out of all countries, it is mostly European representatives that can highlight affordable study options - with Germany offering top Masters Courses completely free of charge for all nationalities and Sweden following the same example but for EU/EEA/Swiss students only. Speaking of Switzerland, many state universities there can offer low-cost Masters Education too but if anyone is looking for the exact same pricing for most study fields, than there are the Netherlands – with €2087 set by the Dutch government.
Last but not least, the specialization of each country within certain study fields, industry relations and job market opportunities are all quite important too. Which is why for the most common and popular disciplines, there are countries that can have several advantages. Find out more about the following areas including recommended Masters Programmes below:
· Medicine
· MBA
· Law
Now we must find out what makes these countries lead to having the best education systems
Each country strives to offer its children the best possible start in life. It does this by aiming to build the best education system it possibly can. As a part of this endeavour, they rely on strong educational policies, committed stakeholders, and the potential of students. It takes many hands to create a successful educational experience for students. Over the years, the following countries have consistently been ranked as having the best education system in the world:
1. Finland
As we have already discussed above the Finland has been ranked as having the best education system time and time again. Their methods are often unusual when looking at those of other countries – there are no score bands, class sizes are small and children’s well-being are prioritized over just quantitative metrics.
2. United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has long been touted as having the best education system in the world – starting off in the age-old days when children from other universities would be sent off to England for higher studies. Now the United Kingdom uses modern teaching methods and focusing on the diverse needs of a growing population along with addressing labor market demands to maintain its status in world rankings for the best education system.
3. United States of America
The United States of America is one of the most popular educational destinations in the world for aspiring students of all categories – from K-12 to university education. This is because it has the best education system one could ask for on many fronts – from attracting the best teachers to accessible public education give for free, to even creating healthy competition amongst students. The United States continues to be a top choice for students aiming to get into grad school, especially, thanks to their status as having the best education system.
4. Canada
Canada is becoming an increasingly popular choice for students seeking to experience the best education system in the world. This is especially the case for students you might find the United States of America and the United Kingdom too competitive or too expensive. Canada becomes a viable option for those seeking to learn from the best education system in the world while also not necessarily going down the traditional route of choosing America or the United Kingdom for their studies.
5. Japan
Japan has consistently produced great which has resulted in it being thought of as having the best education system by many analytics. But unlike a lot of countries that may show great test scores, Japan does a great job of balancing the effects of student pressure and producing good student results.
We had highlight the education system of these countries in brief only to compare with our education as we know we have everything and sufficient budget allocation are being made for education which is quite enough to reach in the list of good education system of the world but it is surprises we are far behind few small countries in ranking of best education system of the world and now it is time to think with great willingness to change our education system and perception of public to it. According to us our education system must be value based and must be practical rather than theoretical knowledge.
It is very bad o=for our country that though we may good salary to Government teachers and most of school spares few are having ample opportunity for education then also most of parent sent the students to private schools with lower standard of education than government school which need to be changed. Our government must compare the quality of education with private schools and colleges and send the messages to public that government schools and colleges are having better education and environment for development of the child. Though we have education policy in place but our curriculum is based on theoretical and testing the analytical, creativity and research base is missing in our system.
Our present system is based on physical education systems and books are on printed materials and students to write in note books and examination also being taken in answer sheets which increase the load on small students and reading books is not being accepted by new generation as they are advance brain and teachers also not having any system of continuous Training Program which leave then far behind with other countries globally. We need to change into Virtual schooling and exam pattern also need to be changed accordingly.
Respected Sir I have made intensive study for improvement of education system in India but I being small individual cannot change though I have creative and analytical mind and if government has intention to change then I can provide my time and efforts and brain for improvement education system and assure that if my ideas is implemented then sure country can make the space in top 10 Best education system in the world in next five years. Hope you will go through my article and give me an appointment t to meet personally for detail discussion on it .
Thanks with warm regards
CA Radheshyam Sharma