User talk:Jitmanyu Jeeta

Is academic skills the only way to prove one's capability in the Mauritian society?

Knowledge is all about what we know, our capabilities, talents and so on. There is a saying 'Education starts in the womb and ends in the tomb'and it is also true that education is not only the act of sitting in an academic institution to grasp education. The aspect of academic skills being the only way to prove one's capability in the Mauritian society is in fact questionable. I believe that it is really sad to see many of us are looking for just a piece of paper, that is, a certificate, but are unable to live life. We should be able to realise the fact that life is not only about academic education but also to be able to maintain good relationships, to be a good citizen and this can also be an aspect to know someone.

Academic skills are indeed important for a person but it is to be noted that there are many people who are known for other skills like make up artists, actors, chefs, mechanics, singers, dancers, hairdressers, and many others. They are known for the manual skills they possess which are not less than boons. Today, we all know the man named Kaya. He is definitely not known in regards of his academic skills but rather, for his musical artistic abilities. We have Sanedhip Bhimjee who has been known for his dance and choreography rather than his academic skills. In contrast, it is definitely true that academic skills do contribute in proving one's abilities but it is noteworthy that this is not always what is needed. Someone's abilities depend on what he or she can really do. Be it is high profile education or simple manual works or just a talent possessed. - Jitmanyu Jeeta

Why is early childhood education so important?

Research has shown that much of what you need to succeed in life is established before you enter kindergarten. During that time, the human brain undergoes rapid development; it’s a period when a child builds cognitive skills — the foundation for reading, math, science and academics — as well as character skills, social-emotional growth, gross-motor skills and executive functioning, which includes everything from impulse control to problem solving.

“There’s an explosion of activity in the first five years of life, more profound than any future years,” says Rhian Evans Allvin, executive director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. “If we can capitalize on that and maximize the support and learning opportunities, then we really stand a good chance of setting young children on a trajectory of success.”

-Vanusha Joorawon — Preceding unsigned comment added by 102.116.37.74 (talk) 18:21, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

The Education system
Why do we have the impression that our education system too academic? Does it have side effects? Are we overburdened? So much question with no proper answer. Our education system has undergone so much changes over the past years.Shifting from the ranking system to recently the adoption of a new system 'PSAC' - which has not yet proven its effectiveness. Its objectives reducing stress of CPE exams. But still the pressure just shifted. The pressure into high achievers is still a major concern.

Are we "mere puppets manipulated by the invisible strings ofsociety". We have so much passively accept this system in our society. That high achievers are the one that succeed in life. At a very young age itself, parents forced their kids to study as it was a means of 'gravir les échelons'. Farmers'/Labourers' parents have instilled a system of academic skils is equal to better standard of living.

The theory of carl marx viewed "hidden curriculum as propaganda of inequalities and the preparation of 'docile' individual, obedient and complying workers" This is the perfect definition of the Mauritian society. This "hidden curriculum" is therefore look at a mechanism of higher standard.

Austrian author,Illich (1971), in his writings entitled “Deschooling Society”, firmly believed that "the hidden curriculum imparts to the pupil to become passive and massive consumer." Childen therefore has no idea they are teached or learning. They just know that they have to follow the curriculum imposed by the ruling class. They ofter make to believe the only way for better society is conformity and it the ultimate door to employment.

-Naveshwari Chawrimootoo Naveshwari (talk) 18:48, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

Importance of childhood education
Research has shown that much of what you need to succeed in life is established before you enter kindergarten. During that time, the human brain undergoes rapid development; it’s a period when a child builds cognitive skills — the foundation for reading, math, science and academics — as well as character skills, social-emotional growth, gross-motor skills and executive functioning, which includes everything from impulse control to problem solving.

“There’s an explosion of activity in the first five years of life, more profound than any future years,” says Rhian Evans Allvin, executive director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. “If we can capitalize on that and maximize the support and learning opportunities, then we really stand a good chance of setting young children on a trajectory of success.”

-Vanusha Joorawon Naveshwari (talk) 18:54, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

Self-education: An alternative to tertiary education.
Since the last few years, lots of debates have been ranging around the question- if college degree worth it or not. Research had shown that a college degree does not guarantee a better job but it can help in higher wages and it is sometimes a necessity for some specific jobs.

Having a tertiary education can increase the chance of a young to secure a job. However, with the advance of technology and globalisation, there are alternatives to a college education. In 2020, a person knowing how to use a personal computer and browsing on the internet can learn new skills. Studies have proven that a lot of big entrepreneurs has succeeded without a college degree. Marc Zuckerberg the creator of Facebook is an example.

With this interconnected world, there are numerous of skill which can be learned individually. For the moment the most easily high-income skills which can be acquired by a person having a minimum of knowledge in Information Technology are graphic designer, web designer, software developer and social media marketing. Bryan Chiffonne (talk) 20:07, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

An analysis on the introduction of the nine-year schooling
The terms Standard 1 to 6 and Form 1 to 6 have been completely eliminated. They have been replaced by Grade 1 to Grade 13. The nine-year schooling- Grade 1 to Grade 9 is compulsory for all children in Mauritius. It is against the law not to send children at school until Grade 9.

The nine- year schooling programme started in January 2018 where the first candidates of Grade 6 in Primary School were promoted to Grade 7 in Secondary School. The Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) has been abolished and has been replaced to Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC).

The examinations take the form of a modulus system. In Grade 5, learners sit for two exams and in Grade 6, they sit for 3 main papers. All pupils are awarded with a certificate plus a seat in a Secondary School whether public or private for Grade 7 to Grade 9.

Those who fail in the Grade 6 examinations, they are enrolled in an extension program of the same main stream. The syllabus of Grade 7 to Grade 9 will be completed in a 4-years programme for these pupils. Kalay 07 (talk) 17:00, 10 December 2020 (UTC)