‘Education comes not from books but from practical experience.’ What do you think? State your opinion with examples. You should write at least 350 words.

Education is very important to everyone.

In education, both practical experience

and books have important role to play in

the educational process of an individual.

In education, experiential learning is more

personal and absolutely necessary in the

development of certain skills. However,

books serve as a foundation for

knowledge. Books are also helpful in

situation where experiential learning is

impractical or impossible.

Firstly, practical experience is critical in order to learn skills that involve physical ability and require dexterity. For example, carpenters learn on the job. The carpenters must read books about how to construct a house, but no one becomes a master carpenter unless he or she has mastered the use of a hammer, power saw, and measuring tape. Similarly, a medical student can read about anatomy, but surgery is performed in operating rooms, not libraries.

Next, books are also important in educational

process. It is true, however, that certain

subjects are best learned through books. For

instance, math is a subject that requires the

understanding of abstract concepts and

formulae. Most students are introduced to

mathematical principles in math textbooks.

This book also provides problems for students

to work. So that they can apply the rules that

have been taught. Therefore, we cannot deny

that books are better than practical

experiences in education.

In addition, books are helpful in situations where experiential learning is impractical or impossible. For example, history is another subject that is best taught through books. We can read and learn about past events, like wars and peace treaties, without having directly participated in the event. Another example is a book about Vietnam by a veteran who served in that conflict would be one way to learn some of the important facts about that war.

In conclusion, what thing that determines which is the better way to learn depends on several criteria. Obviously, it depends on the material, subject matter, or skill to be learned. It also depends on the student or person doing the learning. Some people like to read books and can absorb vast quantities of information and apply in immediately to relevant tasks. Others can learn by doing, by making mistakes or having success. In most cases, however, a combination of the two approaches works best.