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Revolutionizing Education: Reforms and Innovations in Pakistani Schools
Education has to be one of the most important things in any country. Education is something that drives a country, it is one of those essential components in any country that makes and builds a nation. To do so, many countries strive to deliver the best education to their students.
In this blog, we’ll be delving into some of the major challenges that we are facing in our education and respectively, their reforms.
What Are Some Of The Challenges In Our Education System?
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There are many challenges to start with. Pakistan’s education system has always been one of the most controversial subjects.
If there is one challenge then it has to be the outdated syllabus taught to students. For many years, we’ve seen how this one concern was raised by both parents and students that the syllabus is completely outdated and old.
Students are forced to study syllabi which is age-old and don’t comply with today’s modern world, hence taking our students to age-old methods and concepts. Our sciences must be inclusive of different concepts.
Another very important concern and challenge is how there is almost no concept, critical thinking, and creativity, involved in our curriculum.
It’s unfortunate, that there is a set pattern of curriculum and education that students have to follow in Pakistani Schools. Our education doesn’t help them to think but rather puts them in a thing called “cramming” where students learn without any reason or concept.
Again, there is more to these challenges, and one of the most prominent challenges in our education system is the rich and poor segregation. Children who come from backward and poor backgrounds are not provided with education and educational resources.
However, it ain’t true for the rich as they are exposed to the best of education.
Now that we have discussed the many challenges, it’s time that we discuss their solutions and respective reforms.
Reforms And Innovations
There are many reforms that we need to thrive and move forward in our education system.
1. Accessible Education for the Underprivileged in Pakistani Schools
The number one reform that needs to be done in our education system is access to education for the underprivileged.
Pakistan has a massive population of people who live under the belt of poverty and it’s high time the government focuses on the education of those who are not able to afford quality education.
The government, however, has tried to improve the conditions of Government Pakistani schools and colleges. We believe that more can be done to improve the conditions of the education system.
2. Empowering Girls through Education
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It is high time we understand that girls’ education is the need of the hour.
For years, women and young girls were neglected of the right to education but it was on recently when girls were encouraged to take education.
The government has done a great job in creating awareness and helping girls get an education. We are still behind when it comes to education for girls but it’s delightful to watch how the government Pakistani schools is playing a positive role in making sure that girls are provided with the right to education.
3. Scholarship Expansion in Pakistani Schools
Scholarship programs are something that have befitted the youth a lot.
These programs are pivotal and crucial for those who cannot afford good and quality education. Many university-going students can also avail these scholarship programs that will help them to study on a 100% scholarship.
4. Laptop Scheme
Another very important scheme and reform in the direction of education was the Laptop Scheme.
We’ve known this scheme for many years and because it has surely helped many. Over a million students annually are provided with these laptops that help them with their higher studies.
5. Promoting Diverse Religious Teachings in Pakistani Schools
Another very important reform is the reform in religious studies.
Religious studies are undoubtedly very important and subjects like Islamiat have been taught to students for years.
However, it’s high time that we teach our students the importance and respect of other religions. In that way. we will harbor a culture of respect, peace, and harmony.
6. Recruitment Of More Trained And Qualified Staff
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There needs to be an inclusion of more trained and educated staff in educational staff.
Many Pakistani Schools in Punjab, KPK, Sindh, and Balochistan are termed “ghost schools” because only one teacher caters to hundreds and hundreds of students. Pakistan faces a critical deficit of more than one million teachers.
The government needs to recruit more teachers and staff who are qualified enough to teach these students.
Conclusion
We believe that many reforms can be made to better the situation of the education system in Pakistani Schools. We sincerely hope that all these changes are looked after.
What do you think?
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