Your school is planning to close down two vocational courses at + two level as the enrolment has not been very encouraging. However, the school has decided to hold a debate concerning this issue. The team that is able to convince the students will be the deciding factor for the courses.
Based on all the inputs provided in the section, hold a class debate on the following topic:
"Education should be skill based rather than knowledge based"
Divide the class into four groups, two FOR the motion and two AGAINST the motion. In your groups choose:
Group Leader: To co ordinate the work
Group speaker: To effectively deliver the views
Group Secretary: To note down the points discussed
A Chairperson, Debate Secretary and Time keeper will be appointed to conduct the debate.
This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, some pointers have been provided for your reference.
Vocational education is necessary:
To develop skilled manpower through diversified courses to meet the requirements of mainly the unorganised sector and to instill self- employment skills in people through a large number of self employment oriented courses;
To prepare students for identified vocations spanning several areas of activity;
To build up a formidable work force of international quality.