✏️Art and creativity are undervalued in the Indian education system.
📚The syllabus is focused on memorization rather than understanding.
🌟Education should be holistic and encourage creativity.
✏️Art and creativity are undervalued in the Indian education system.
📚The syllabus is focused on memorization rather than understanding.
🌟Education should be holistic and encourage creativity.
Why is art not taught in Indian schools?
—Art is considered less important than STEM subjects and is undervalued in the education system.
Why is memorization emphasized in the syllabus?
—The education system focuses on exams and test scores, which require memorization rather than understanding.
What is the importance of creativity in education?
—Creativity fosters innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, which are essential in the modern world.
00:05Introduction and background of the Indian education system, influenced by the British and focused on utilitarian education.
08:00Discussion on the first myth: the Almighty syllabus. The syllabus is centered around memorization and lacks practical application.
10:44Discussion on the second myth: Art is not important. Art and creativity are undervalued, with the focus on STEM subjects.
12:51Discussion on the third myth: Education should be utilitarian. Education should be holistic and encourage creativity.
