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WORK EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS FROM CONCEPT TO IMPLEMENTATION WITH A SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO RURAL VOCATIONALISATION Abstract The concept of education through work is deeply ingrained in the Indian Philosophy and Gandhiji's vision of education. Work has been introduced as a component of education through different schemes - Work Experience, SUPW, earn while you learn and so on. Skills are a desirable part of education. Also the activity of work needs to be done in a value-based method since values are essential for the survival of the human race. But values cannot be taught by preaching. The work environment needs to be conducive for the formation of values. The teacher has a key role to play in activitycentred education. The implementation of activity-centred education has not been upto the mark so far. We should therefore learn from the past experiences and try to give the scheme a second chance. Use of information technology can go a long way in reducing the cost and improving the chances of success. The present paper discusses the thinking process and what constitutes learning, the role of work activity in education, the role of teachers in the Basic Education System and finally some implementation strategies. The Vision Gandhiji's vision of education: '(not only) ....a fine healthy body but also a sound, vigorous intellect < Rural Development Through Education System 98