It is argued that in all stages of education, the time spent on learning facts is excessive, and it does not teach practical skills enough. This essay disagrees that current education neglects learning practical skills. In fact, primary schools focus on survival skills, and university level maintains the balance of both.
Primary education emphasizes survival skills. At an early age, what students learn is linked to their real-life skills that will be essential for the rest of their lives. For example, it teaches reading skills and basic math, which helps collect information and manage budgets. So, in the early stages of education, time is invested in practical skills.
On the other hand, university-level schools teach both. While students memorize theoretical knowledge, they are challenged to apply it in real life. Students majoring in nursing, for instance, engage in on-the-job training (OJT) at hospitals or clinics, where they utilize facts they have learned. Therefore, the advanced stages of education offer opportunities to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills impartially.
To conclude, the current education system already provides many circumstances to improve practical skills that will benefit the lives of students both in the early stages and advanced stages.