Question

To what extent should the educational system prepare people for the job force versus preparing them to think critically? Which is more important in your view, and why? Connect your points to a recent news article or event.

Answer 1

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In the traditional education system, the focus has been more toward learning by giving straight forward answers to questions and students get the grades by remembering what they have learned . Its more memory based learning and performance in the exams that gets them a job.
In today’s times the critically thinking is more important because it teaches students not what to think but how to think. Today’s fast changing , technology driven environment and complex ways of doing businesses require business leaders to think outside the box, and innovative solutions to compled problems. Teaching critical thinking is harder because it forces students to think deeper and multi dimensional way but it should be encouraged to shape the young and bright minds be ready for the new age challenges.
Critical thinking helps students to build curiosity, improve problem solving skills and be innovative.
Helen Lee, who is the founder of Reboot Foundation in an article argued that she believes that a lack of critical thinking is responsible for many business failures. And in todays times critical thinking is very important specially for the senior leaders in the organisaiton to help to lead the organizations in successful way.