the lower secondary stage as preparation for direct entry into working life or choice of vocational courses at the higher secondary stage .
The most important goal of education is to prepare children for life as adults and to impart knowledge , skills , qualities and attitudes which make them self-supportive individuals and productive citizens . Prevocational programmes at the secondary and higher secondary ( academic stream only ) stages , as visualized in the NPE , are aimed specifically at development of skills in different work areas through well-designed courses so that those who stop studies after the high / higher secondary stages are able to enter the world of work directly or with a little more preparation . The emphasis in such courses is on practical work to satisfy the needs of students , school and community and to find the solution of problems . Saleability and commercial acceptability of the goods or services produced should be highlighted in pre-vocational courses to sensitize pupils to the production of quality goods . Pre-vocational courses in Work Education should be viewed as ground preparation for vocational for those who drop out after class X and as preparation for vocational courses for those who opt for them at the plus two stage .
The National Curriculum Frame Work for School Education ( 2000 ) has also emphasized concept and philosophy of Work Education and it stressed that the activities pertaining to work education should be so organized as to realize the objectives of Work Education such as inculcation among learners of respect for manual work , values for selfreliance , cooperativeness , perseverance , helpfulness , tolerance and work ethics besides developing attitudes and values-related to productive work and concern for the community . The theory and practice have to be such that it enables learners to understand the facts , terms concepts and scientific principles involved in various forms of work situations , know the sources of raw-materials , understand the use of tools and equipments in production and service processes , acquire skills needed for technologically advancing society and conceptualize their role in productive situations . The programme should develop among learners the skills for identifying , selecting , arranging and developing innovative methods and observing , manipulating and participating in work practices and thereby enhancing productive efficiency .
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