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We asked our parents and grandparents From the 1950’s, since half
about how their school system was and
now we have a much better
a century the Indian
understanding of how school life has education system had not
evolved. The biggest change we’ve seen experienced any major
is how competitive our education has changes, up until the
become. During our grandparents’ time
even passing seemed like one of the
introduction of the
greatest achievements, however, now an international curriculums.
‘A+’ grade is the benchmark expected
from all students.
‘Yes, I definitely
feel children
nowadays have to
work much
harder to be
successful in life’
-Sonali Gupta
(2nd generation parent)
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After compiling the information from each group member’s research, we found common results in regards to the method of travel, Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold
schooling hours in each different generation.
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The Baby
This system was not Formatted: Font: Bold
only harsh, but
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embarrassing, that
being said it was
Boomers
extremely effective.
Indian schools
prided themselves
on how well-
disciplined their
students were, this
strict manner of
From the 1950’s, since half a century the Indian disciplining, though
education system had not experienced any major extreme, created a
changes, up until the introduction of the great sense of
international curriculums. respect for the
The school system did not give significance to teachers. The
curiosity, in fact if students asked too many lessons taught in
questions, some teachers would go as far as to school were accurate
punish these students. These punishments and to the point and
weren’t the passive punishments as we have they were seldom
today, students would be caned or chastised given homework.
with a ruler on the back of their hand. Some School started at
8:30 and ended at 3,
punishments were more creative which included
giving the students
making the student mock a chicken. ample time to play.
Out of school
coaching was also
uncommon at the
time.
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Generation X
Then came The brutal display of discipline was now acted against
and punishments were less intense. Teachers also
Generation X, the opened up to questioning, and the education system
second generation. started developing towards a two-way process. Project
This saw a change in based learning was introduced and extra-curricular
education. It was a activities started becoming important.
Students now had to balance between leisure activities
change for the better. and homework. All in all, the Gen X students enjoyed
school. Generation X got a whiff of the past and a taste
of what is to come. They bridged the gap between the
former and latter.
Generation Z
Education now, has evolved exponentially. Generation z have a
completely revamped way of learning. Studying is focused on
getting to know about the world you live in and not to just
answer a mere test or exam. Students are now taught with new
technology which makes the learning experience more visual.
Curriculums are planned to give a holistic development.
Curiosity is encouraged today like it was never before, students
who ask questions can grasp concepts much faster as their
queries are answered. Questions that don't have definitive
answers spark discussions. But at the end of the day education
today is now a race to the finish and tuitions are like a head
start, because in the end all that matters is who comes out at the
top.
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As generations passed work became more Questioning wasn’t
RELATION
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CHOICE OF Most schools Central boards International Formatted: Font: 16 pt
CURRICULUM only offered the were starting boards are now Formatted Table
TEACHING and to the point method and technology and Formatted Table
schools offered
CURRICULAR extra- of
any extra-
ACTIVITIES curricular Extra
curricular activities was Curricular and Co-
activities for noticed curricular
their students activities
Not Much
HOMEWORK Students Balance Lot of Formatted: Font: 16 pt
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