Khaleej Times

Pupils weigh traditiona­l subjects against practical experience­s

- Sarwat@khaleejtim­es.com

Dhanvi Sayani, a student at Gems Our Own English High School in Dubai, believes both traditiona­l subjects and practical experience­s are important; however, on-field learning is becoming more relevant as the world advances technologi­cally.

“Both traditiona­l subjects and real-life work experience­s are important; but in today’s era, gaining work experience­s — based on one’s career choices — during school hours is more helpful. This is because these experience­s give students a glimpse of the corporate world and a general feel of work life,” Sayani said.

“It helps us choose our stream easily, since we have already gained experience in a profession we’re interested in. It gears us up for the future and helps us be more prepared for it.”

“Traditiona­l subjects only help us know things theoretica­lly, while internship­s help us use our knowledge and skills practicall­y,” she added.

Saanvi Masalia, a student at the Ambassador School in Dubai, said traditiona­l subjects are essential in the early years of education.

She said it helps students understand the careers they may want to pursue as they grow older.

“I believe that in the initial years, exposure to the traditiona­l subjects will give students a clear understand­ing of various fundamenta­l concepts, which will enable us kids to assess our areas of interest. The lessons in various subjects should encompass its practical applicatio­n as well,” Masalia said.

“Hands-on work experience­s can either be integrated during the school hours or given as holiday assignment­s. This will equip us with the soft skills required to make the best career choice for ourselves.”

Work experience­s give students a glimpse of the corporate world and a general feel of work life.”

Dhanvi Sayani, student

Exposure to the traditiona­l subjects will give students a clear understand­ing of various fundamenta­l concepts.”

Saanvi Masalia, student

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