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Comparison of the two systems: Natural System Deals with a concrete situation. Application, relevance is clear. Feedback on learning progress: Classroom System Generally abstract, through words. Application is also abstract. Instant No pass or fail - just learns Can often give some benefit/income It is considered for only skills. Slow, After the Test! Examination "Sword" over the head. Generally, with some cost incurred. It is considered for all higher "learning". The comparison raises doubts about the efficacy of the classroom method. It is widely accepted, but is it satisfactory? After learning one language in the natural mode, during the first two years of life, we find it difficult to teach another in the next 10 years of schooling! After going through the present classroom system, the child lacks self-confidence, is generally lacking in any additional skills that can help it to stand on its own legs. Some are so weak, intellectually, that they lose out in the competition that is life and need all sorts of 'protection'. On the other hand, going to school, does not end the natural learning mode. Outside the school, they learn to cycle, swim and so many other things. But in the classroom, it is only the classroom method. Surprisingly, the natural method is also widespread, particularly among the people we consider, not educated! When one goes to a < Rural Development Through Education System 64