Technical education

Technical education

Education is the backbone of a nation. It removes superstitions enlightens a person with knowledge and wisdom and awards him with skill to earn his livelihood. So, education is related with life and the education which is integrated with life is called technical education. Today the world is rapidly advancing towards development due to the application of specialized or technical education.

Training in practical art and science is called technicaleducation. Technical education is actually the learning of a particular art or science or craft by actual doing.

Technical education

Technical education is two-fold. One is the engineering, medical and agricultural sectors where the pursuers/traines  achieve higher degrees from college or universities. And the another is general technical education. No degree from any college or university is required for this education. Generally, primary or secondary education is sufficient. For example, carpeting, mechanical, tailoring works.

Technical education is very essential for the prosperity of a nation. It creates new prospects for employment opportunities and thereby relieves a country from the curse of unemployment. It plays an active role to sustain economic stabilities and to remove poverty from the country. Shortage of technicians is hampering our industries. So, technical education is necessary for greater production in industries. Moreover, we should transform our huge population into skilled manpower by giving them technical education. We can also earn a lot of foreign currencies by exporting this manpower to foreign country. After all, the more we emphasize on technical education, the more our economy will be strong and stable.

Technical education

At present, there are three stages of technical education provided by the government of Bangladesh. These are- 1) The degree stage 2) The diploma stage and 3) The certificate state. About 1400 student can pursue the degree stage. On the other hand, there are 23 diploma providing institution and 3 technical education institutions. However, the number is very insufficient comparing to the necessity.

There are mismanagement and lack of structural facilities in implementing technical in Bangladesh so, for the betterment of our country, the Government should undertake a number of initiatives to expand technical education. First of all, more technical institutions have to be set up. Then, qualified
and trained teachers should be appointed, fund should be allotted for arranging educational materials and short term training courses should be provided. Besides, emphasis should be given on cottage industries, dairy industries etc. Finally people should also be made aware of the importance of technical education through the media.

Technical education

In conclusion, it may be stated that there is no alternative to technical education in this age it is only technical education that can bring success and prosperity to a nation. Therefore, considering the development of the country, the govt. and the public both should come forward to flood the light of technical education across the country.