Example of Educational Speech

Good morning friends! All of us are students and come to the school and college for education. There is a general notion that one can educate oneself only in the so called

"temples of learning. But I do not agree with this view. One can get education anywhere and anytime. That's why, I, Anjali, have come here to discuss the topic with you.

Before coming to the point, let's understand the difference between 'education' and 'learning. Education happens within a structured framework. It includes fixed curriculum. Each student is evaluated by the exam at the end of a semester, year or term. But learning is somewhat wider than getting education. It is a continuous process. One can learn at any place and at any time. s/he doesn't need a teacher or expert of the subject. S/he can learn

even from an illiterate person. We can take the example of a farmer. S/he knows when to sow seeds, how and when to water the plants; when to put manure, fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides. S/he does not receive this information from a teacher. Unschooled villagers have better knowledge of trees, plants, herbs and animals than a botanist or zoologist. Their learning is integrated learning, meaningful and rooted in their reality. We learn moral values and model behaviour from the family and society. We are not dependent on teachers

for them.

The present education system is entirely based on theory. Students cram their lessons and produce at the time of exam. They pass their exam with good marks. But is their study combined with practicality? They forget what they learn in class within few hours. But what one learns out of experience remains permanent in mind.

All the points reflect that education can happen outside the classroom as well. It is necessary to combine education with lived reality for better results. It is necessary for us to come out of conventional approach and lay stress on learning rather than acquiring information. Our learning should be conceptual.

I stop here with these words and leave on you what to do. Thank you for patient listening.