Band 6+: Some people say that during all levels of education from primary to university we are taught facts not practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?

No doubt that there is more to life than academic knowledge. Although subjects like morals, ethics, social skills and other non-academic subjects are not taught through all years of our education, they are crucial to our everyday lives. In this essay i will present some of the reasons why introducing such subjects into school curriculums is such as important as other academic ones

I strongly belive that the primary and secondary school is the proper time to teach such non academic subjects to students becasue its the period inwhich they are developing their personalities. Most school managers are over identified with their students’ academic performance and the quality of teaching and teachers; however, this usually makes them neglect other more important skills. Soft skills, which are an umbrella term for all skills needed for anyone to effectively socialize with others, should be a priority for schools officials. This is crucial because learning these skills at a young age immerses long-lasting abilities in students, which allows them to be mre competent individuals in their future careers. Studies have shown that people who engage in social events since childhood possess superior social skills and are more successful in their caeers.

Another type of non-academic subject which is even more important than most academic ones is ethics. This quality is very important because, without it , an individual may cause more harm than good to their societies. A glaring example of how implementing these qualities in people from a young age can benefit society is the example of Japanese fans in the world cup 2014, who have cleaned the stadium after each match of their country. These people are taught from school the ethical importance of cleaness and being tidy.

Having said this, it is obviously clear how important educational systems, especially schools, should introduce their students to more important types of subjects, which are moral subjects. The main beneficiary is the individual, who is going to be a better and more competent individual, and to a lesser extent the society .