August numbers: university admissions campaign and the value of lifelong learning

Contents:

• Most teachers consider school education outdated
• What was the 2021 admissions campaign like?
• Distance higher education doesn't appeal to everyone
• How Russians feel about lifelong learning
• What benefits do people get from corporate training?
• What place does education take in evaluating a job candidate?

Most teachers consider school education outdated

According to surveys, 71% of teachers express the opinion that the educational system needs updating. Most of them believe that some aspects of education are outdated, while 16% believe that the system needs a complete reform.

According to the survey, A study conducted by the international educational company YaKlass and Skolkovo found that teachers' length of service directly impacts their perception of the educational system's shortcomings. The longer they work in this field, the less noticeable the problems and backwardness of the education system become to them. This may indicate teachers' professional adaptation or a less critical view of changes in the educational environment.

What was the 2021 admissions campaign like?

This year's admissions campaign was highly competitive. State-funded spots in the most sought-after programs at prestigious universities were mostly filled by Olympiad winners. Some universities didn't even have enough space for applicants with high Unified State Exam scores. However, it is worth asking how large the number of Olympiad winners and prize winners is compared to the total number of school graduates.

In March, the Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov announced data on the number of state-funded places and eleventh-grade graduates, confirming his intention to ensure that every second student receives a place at a university. Issues related to this year's admissions campaign can be explored in our article. Information on the number of state-funded places allocated to universities for the 2022/23 academic year can also be found in a separate article. Furthermore, the minister proposed a number of measures aimed at reducing the rush during the admissions campaign.

Distance higher education isn't appealing to everyone

Online learning is a very convenient format, allowing students to study without having to waste time commuting. This opens up opportunities for trips to the countryside or the seaside without having to wait for the holidays, as internet access is sufficient for studying. However, not everyone is ready to trust this method of learning.

A survey conducted by the Rambler&Co media holding among 350 thousand Internet users showed interesting results. It's important to note that online learning and distance learning are not the same thing. Mistrust of distance learning is often based on stereotypes that don't correspond to reality. Real-world data confirms that many preconceived notions about the quality of online education need to be reconsidered, as it can be just as effective as traditional methods.

How Russians View Lifelong Learning

Research shows that 20% of people do not recognize the importance of further education, believing their basic education is sufficient. However, in today's world, where technology and the labor market are constantly changing, the need for continuous self-development is becoming increasingly clear. Enhanced qualifications and the acquisition of new skills open up new career opportunities and promote personal growth. Therefore, it is important to understand that learning is not just a form of acquiring knowledge, but the key to successful adaptation in a rapidly changing society.

These are the results of a survey conducted VTsIOM surveyed 1,600 Russians.

What benefits do people get from corporate training?

According to research, 38% of employees who have completed training do not observe any changes in their performance. This may explain the difficulties HR managers face when trying to motivate employees to learn. Many lack the desire to learn because they see no point in it. However, other employees benefit significantly from educational programs. Training contributes to skill development, increased productivity, and improved career prospects. This highlights the importance of creating motivational factors that will help employees understand the value of training and its impact on their professional growth.

In our previous material, we examined the survey results in detail, conducted by the recruiting service SuperJob.

What place does education occupy in evaluating a job candidate?

It turned out that the factors influencing the situation are only the second. However, the most important factors are not work experience, as one might expect, but gender, age, and marital status. These aspects are often the main causes of discrimination in the labor market.

The results of a survey conducted by the analytical center of the AlfaStrakhovanie company showed the opinion of 1.5 thousand HR specialists.

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