| Importance of Vocational Education |
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| Vocational education in schools is a relatively
moder5n development. Unit the 19th century such education, except for the
professional, was provided only by apprenticeship. The situation was partly due
to the low social status associated with such instruction as opposed to a
classical curriculum which was considered necessary for a gentle man. |
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| With the growth of industrialization during 19th
century. However, several European countries, notable Germany, bargain
introducing vocational education in elementary and secondary schools. In Great
Britian however opposition to vocational education persisted into 20th century,
although a few trade and junior technical schools were established by local
authorities before World War II. By the late 19th century public ( common)
school vocational education in the United states consisted of manual training
and practical arts. These programs were gradually expanded until 1917 when
federal aid was provided to public schools for trade and industrial,
agricultural and home making courses. |
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| After World war II the demand for trained para
professionals in the relatively new fields of computer science, electronic and
medical services led to an increased interest in short term post secondary
specialized training programs in these areas as an alternative to a traditional
college education. Every citizen in a modern democracy should be equipped into
contribute effectively to the welfare of the society. Thus on practical as well
as theoretical grounds and from social as well as individualistic point of view,
it is necessary to equip every young person for some occupations so that he may
contribute effectively to the satisfaction of human wants. |
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| This fact has been receiving focus in the
recommendations of various education commissions since 1964-66 till the National
Education Policy of 1966 have emphasized the priority of vocational education
programme. Work experience should be introduced as an integral productivity. The
vocationalization provides for diversification of educational opportunities so
as to enhance individual employability, reduce the mismatch between demand and
supply of skilled labour. In the context of reaching the unreached B.C.S.A
National Vocational Education as an alternative education system is being
established firmly in India with a mission to take education to the doorsteps of
the learners. |
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