There is a widespread belief that schools should concentrate on academic success and passing examinations, while practical skills such as cookery, dressmaking, and woodwork should not be taught at school because learning from family is more beneficial. From my perspective, I agree with the former but disagree with the latter because schools are better equipped to teach these skills effectively, whereas relying entirely on families has significant limitations.
On the one hand, schools play a crucial role in focusing on academic success and passing examinations. Firstly, they have experienced teachers with professional competence, enabling them to instruct students directly and assess their performance. These teachers can also give immediate feedback and explain difficult concepts clearly, allowing students to receive accurate instructions and improve more quickly. Secondly, schools provide a well-structured curriculum that covers essential knowledge systematically, which is organized from basic to advanced knowledge. This can help students build a solid foundation instead of learning randomly and in an unstructured way.
On the other hand, schools are far better positioned to teach practical skills than families. Educational institutions generally have larger budgets to hire qualified instructors, invest in modern equipment, and support specialised facilities, offering a learning environment that is difficult for most families to provide. In contrast, many households lack the financial resources to purchase specialised equipment such as sewing machines or woodworking tools. Added to this, parents often lack expertise and pedagogical skills. Even if they know how to perform a particular task, they may not be able to explain techniques clearly and provide feedback effectively, making learning less effective than in a school setting.
In conclusion, in addition to academic success and passing examinations, schools should also focus on teaching such practical skills. This is because schools offer professional teachers, a well-structured curriculum, and different facilities and have greater financial resources.