Problems of the sector of education with thier Analysis and Additional recommendations

1. Research Methods EDU-609
Presented to: Mam Sana Khan
Presented By: Zainab
Roll NO. (553)
Department: Education
Program: B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary
Semester: 7th Morning (A)
Institute: GOVT.COLLEGE.WOMEN.UNIVERSTY
FAISALABAD

2. Revitalizing Education in Pakistan:
Challenges and Recommendations
Authour: Zohaib Hassan Sain

3. Introduction
The research paper “Revitalizing Education in Pakistan: Challenges and
Recommendations” by Zohaib Hassan Sain discusses the education system in
Pakistan, its challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
 The paper identifies several critical challenges including misaligned expectations
from policymakers, flawed examination systems, regional disparities, and diverse
education system.
 Overall, the research highlights the importance of education in ensuring political
stability and socio-economic progress in Pakistan.

4. Overview of Pakistan’s Education System
 Pakistan’s educational system consists of primary education (grades 1 to 5), middle
education (grades 6 to 8), and secondary education (grades 9 to 12). After grade 12,
students move on to higher education. Primary and secondary education is provided by
primary and secondary schools, while secondary education is offered by secondary and
higher secondary schools, also known as colleges.
 The bachelor’s program typically lasts for 2 to 4 years, while the master’s program lasts
for 2 years. After completing the master’s level, students can pursue M. Phil programs
for 2 years, which can lead to Ph.D. studies. In certain fields like medicine, the program
is 5 years long, and engineering programs last for 4 years after grade 12. These
educational programs are offered by both public and private universities.

5. Importance of Education
 The text emphasizes the importance of moral education and character development
in education.
 Historically, education has emphasized character development, and without ethics,
an educated mind can lead to a society given to generation
 In present times, moral education is crucial to preserve human dignity, safeguard
rights and counter troubling trends among youth.

6. Operational Challenges In Pakistan’s Education
System
The operational challenges in Pakistan's education system include not having:
 enough money,
 dealing with multiple languages,
 inconsistent policies,
 the need for experimentation,
 hierarchical structures.
 These challenges make it difficult to provide quality education and resources, create confusion,
and hinder effective planning and decision-making. Overall, these challenges affect the
effectiveness and quality of education in Pakistan.

7. Findings & issue
 Present the findings from the research paper, emphasizing:
 the unresolved language issues,
 outdated teaching methods,
 and failure to address current societal challenges that lead to subpar
educational quality.
 Like gender issues,staus, female education.

8. Challenges and Concerns in Pakistan’s
Education System
Some of the factors that have contributed to the erosion of educational quality in Pakistan include:
 Political influence:This results in the selection of individuals who prioritize their political roles over
their professional responsibilities, leading to a breakdown of the educational system.
 Insufficient funding: The allocation of funds to the education sector in Pakistan has been extremely
meager, constituting less than 2.4% of the GDP.
 Inadequate working conditions: Some institutions lack proper work facilities, which negatively impact
the motivation and enthusiasm of educators.
 Policy inconsistencies: The lack of a consistent and coherent educational policy framework hinders the
effective implementation of educational reforms and leads to a lackluster educational system.

9. Recommendations for Improvement (1)
Based on the outcomes of this research, it is recommended that the challenges
highlighted can potentially be resolved by employing the following strategies:
 Curriculum reformation
 Professional development
 quality assurance mechanisms
 teacher training
 Equitable access
 Student centered approaches

10. Recommendations for Improvement (2)
 Teacher empowerment
 Parent and community engagement
 Government Accountability

11. Conclusion
 The article discusses the oversaturation of educational institutions in some
regions of Pakistan and the inadequate availability in others. The study has
limitations, including a specific geographic focus and a limited scope of
participants. The article proposes recommendations to revitalize the
education system, such as curriculum reform, professional development for
teachers, quality assurance mechanisms, and equitable access to education. It
also emphasizes the roles of education in character development and moral
education. The integration of technology, student-centered approaches,
teacher empowerment, and parent and community engagement are
highlighted as important strategies.

12. Questions
 The study found political influence centralized curriculum, control and remote
learning hinders Pakistan educational quality. In your opinion what are the top
two priority areas for reform?
 Multiple education system catering to different groups is identified as dividing
society. Should there be a centralized national curriculum instead why or why
not?
 That is search revealed gaps in assessed funding, resources between provinces.
what specific steps can policymakers take to promote equitable quality
education across Pakistan?