Educational Requirements
The educational requirements of 21st century are
more comprehensive and multidimensional than the traditional education. Merely
bookish knowledge is no sufficient to cope the challenges modern era, rather it
is more important to equip the students with technology, creativity, critical
thinking, ethics, values and professional skills.
The world is rapidly changed and transformed, new
technological inventions and the increasing competitive environment around the
world has totally changed the needs and requirements of educational system. The
educational standards that were considered more effective and relevant few decades
ago is may not as relevant and effective.it vital and significant for education
systems to review, revive the overall system according to the prevailing
educational needs so the students would be able to cope and adjust with the
challenges of 21st century.
The fourth industrial revolution is currently taking place
and it is digital. This revolution is going to transform traditional sectors of
education and socio economies in the world in a miraculous way. The prominent
aspect of 21st is technology which has change every field of life,
particularly in education.Technolgical inventions such as computer,internet,artificial intelligence and
mobile devices has revolutionized impact in every aspect of life. Due the
reason the education system must be align with modern technology.E- learning
platforms and digital learning tools and E-books has made easy access to
knowledge and other sources of information. Students must have sufficient
knowledge and skills regarding computer programming and data analysis and
utilization of technology. It is an imperative for educational institutions and
curriculum developers to give a big space for technology in the curriculum so
the students’ would be able to cope the future challenges.
In traditional education the focus was given to cramming but
now the world demands the people who has ability to find the solution of
problems. The educational institutions especially curriculum developers should
design activities in such a way that enhance critical thinking and problem
solving which would help the students to analysis the informations and decision
making. The importance of creativity has been much increased in 21st
century, the world need inventors and problem solvers. Arts, designing and
literature like subjects should not be neglected. Students should be encouraged
to participate creative activities such as drawing, music, drama and
calligraphy etc. Education should not be limited to science or technical sphere
but it is to be holistic development of students so their innate qualities to
be flourished.
Effective communication
and collaboration are considered fundamental skills of worldwide. Students must have good command on languages
particularly English language and other international languages. Students
should be engaged in group works, group projects, debates and other
co-curricular activities so it would develop mutual cooperation and positive
attitude among the students. It is also compulsory to train the students for
the effective utilization of digital communication tools such as Email, video
conferences and social media
In this modern era where technology has covered each and
every thing, the importance of ethics, human values and cultural norms has been
much increased. Education system should produce honest, sincere, dedicated and
hardworking human resources.Sutdents should understand cultural diversity at
international level and should have the quality of patience and tolerance.
Topics like environmental protection, human rights and social
justice should be included in the curriculum.
In 21st
century learning process is not limited to school or college but it is a
lifelong process. Students should be trained and encouraged self-learning
habits and keep updating with latest knowledge.
It is essential for teachers they must apply modern
techniques and methods in daily classroom teaching such as group work,
interactive, discussion, debates and practical approaches. Teachers should
provide professional trainings to enhance their content as well professional
knowledge.in 21st century to get just a degree is not enough but it
immensely requires skill oriented professional courses. The importance of
technical education. Skills and expertise in entrepreneurship courses have been
implified.It is vital for schools, colleges, universities and curriculum
developers should take considerable measures to reform and update content,
teaching methods and using appropriate teaching aids specially technology.