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v.37(1); Jan-Feb 2021

Online Academics in Pakistan: COVID-19 and Beyond

Nazia mumtaz.

1 Dr. Nazia Mumtaz, PhD. (Rehabilitation Sciences) Head of Department of Speech Language Pathology, Faculty of Rehab & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ghulam Saqulain

2 Dr. Ghulam Saqulain, F.C.P.S (Otorhinolaryngology) Head of Department of Otolaryngology Department of ENT, Capital Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan

Nadir Mumtaz

3 Mr. Nadir Mumtaz, LLB Former DG Research, FBR Islamabad, Pakistan

COVID-19 is a menace for Pakistan’s fragile and overburdened health care system and infrastructure, insidiously permeating the socio-economic fabric. Globally complete to partial shutdown of educational institutions has been enforced, transitioning from face to face to online academics. Academic institutes are floundering to withstand the brunt. Therefore, the current study was conducted to attempt to review and highlight the impact and challenges posed by transition from conventional to online academics and how to approach them, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic with the perspective of developing countries like Pakistan. For this purpose, search for relevant literature using search engines and websites including Google, Google Scholar and Web of Science as well as Medline database was conducted with keywords “Covid-19, academics, mental health, social impact and e-learning and combination of words”. Thirty two English language, full text articles published in the last ten years from 2010 to 2020 were selected for the literature review. With this literature review, we conclude that this lockdown has caused significant distortion in the academic world yet unequal interruption in learning with significant disruptions in internal assessments and qualification examinations with developing countries like Pakistan, compounded by a compromised educational system. However, COVID-19 is spurring the case for conversion to online academics and developing countries like Pakistan are poised to develop reliable, cost effective and secure online academic system whether it is bane or boon.

INTRODUCTION

The term “Global village” has now become synonymous with the term “Global Pandemic” recognizing no geographical border, affecting the affluent Western countries more in terms of mortality. Africa and swathes of South Asia and Far East apparently have escaped the brunt. 1 The West has the financial strength to weather out the pandemic, yet such technological advancement is not available to the developing world. A common concern is the academic vista of those enrolled in educational institutions in Pakistan and the scurrying of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and universities to convert to online academic and a deviation from conventional instructional methodology. The underlying sentiment is that COVID-19 may persist until the virus runs its life cycle in the backdrop of any scientific curative breakthrough.

This strain of virus (Novel corona or SARS-CoV-2) has been declared as a global emergency by World Health Organization. 2 In Pakistan it is not clear if co-morbidities are the underlying factor for COVID-19 related fatalities or such fatalities are being attributed towards the virus. The vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 has to pass the clinical trial stages. Travel restrictions have seriously impacted academicals routines. 3 The West remains engrossed in their response to the threat of COVID-19 and reconciled to an educational shutdown, including losing precious academic semesters at all levels with more than 100 nations enforcing closure of educational institutions. 4 In Pakistan students and faculty remain confined to homes yet maximum utilization of time can be productively made across educational disciplines including research. Private sector universities have oriented towards digital academics, yet the federal education authorities seem to have abdicated from their moral authority by citing constitutional provisions under the cover of 18 th amendment of the constitution of Pakistan. An underlying reason for this advertent neglect is that the teachers’ jobs in the federation and provinces are protected as being paid from the taxpayers’ money.

A transition from conventional teaching to online delivery of programs and courses is underway. 5 With conventional education system being a skill development tool, capable of raising skills and social awareness, institutions stopped in-person teaching and are opting for virtual settings to promote learning. In Pakistan HEC is committed to make e-learning a success in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, with only some previous efforts made by Open University, 6 while some universities already commenced online classes and stragglers take the refuge of summer break to prepare for transition to online academics.

With around 90% of world population affected by such closures, 3 UNESCO shared recommendations for uninterrupted online learning for the lockdown period, however detractors opine that online teaching is complicated due to the poor economic conditions in the middle income countries while losing sight of the fact that application like Facebook are widespread in Pakistan.

A significant by product of online academics is cost reduction in terms of physical infrastructure. Virtual universities in some developing countries are confronted with the paradigm of synching and integrating of online into research factored distant education as the next academic frontier. 7 Hence, this paper attempts to review challenges posed by transition to online academics and how to approach them in the wake of current pandemic with perspective of developing countries like Pakistan. For this purpose, to broaden the search for relevant literature search engines and websites including Google, Google Scholar and Web of Science as well as Medline database search was conducted. The keywords used for the search including “COVID-19, academics, mental health, social impact and e-learning. The Boolean operator “And” and “Or” were also used employing the said keywords. The search was limited to the articles published in the last ten years from 2010 to 2020. Duplicates, articles in other languages, and articles in which full-text was not available were removed. Initially skimming technique was used to select articles on titles of relevance, which resulted in 58 articles, of which 26 were excluded following the review and 32 articles were selected for the literature review ( Fig.1 ).

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Compared to western countries like United States of America where institutions offered 89% courses online and out of those more than 50% offered full degree programs completely online, 8 in the developing countries the picture was dismal with only some open universities partly offering such programs before the COVID-19 lockdowns. 6 The challenges posed by transition from conventional education system to online academics and how to approach them in the wake of COVID-19 threat in developing countries like Pakistan is discussed.

With the threat of spread of virus, academic institutes are confronted with the looming specter of digital infrastructure, bandwidth and licensed software applications. Hence, an invigorated HEC, initiated inculcation and training of faculty and staff in the realm of online modalities in the entire spectrum of undergraduate to doctoral level through an enabling environment. This concept is strengthened by a previous study conducted by Badasyan and Silva which reported significant improvement in test scores in native language and math’s tests. 9 Also in an Eastern Mediterranean study involving English preparatory students, majority revealed that they can use internet as an educational tool, 10 if accompanied by resilience. 11 The major issues expected to arise are in the disciplines requiring clinical training which require hands as well as interactive environment and although not as effective through a digital interface artificial cadavers is a moot point as a practice already in place. As reflected in an Indian study involving dental students to adopt digital revolution in education 12 hence, the proverbial bridge can be crossed. The Radiology department of local tertiary care center has started tasking residents with radiological images delivered online for quiz. 13 Since, clinical education has been severely affected development of education consortiums for residents may be required. 14 In countries with advanced healthcare systems, telehealth practices are in vogue covering the clinical component aspect.

The sudden immersion into online academics and unreliable attendance pattern and dissimilar video online applications need to be worked upon and developed in harmony to dispel any paradox. The online situation into which the academics both teachers and students have been thrust is, unforeseen with students perceiving that readiness was lacking among staff and institution. 11 In this backdrop HEC rising out of its slumber and perhaps as a reaction to the initiatives of one University even convened a meeting of Vice Chancellors.

Accessibility

In the developing countries, access to technology may not be affordable to all and 80% students may remain deprived of computers and internet and the need for cheap, rugged equipment for the rural students in the developing countries persists. 15 In a Nigerian study by Jibrin MA et al. reported that challenges faced in the use of internet were its speed as well as deficient stable power supply and recommended support by government for tertiary institutions. 16 In Pakistan the government has ordered a 20% cut in school fees, 17 amid lockdowns affecting the lower and middle class sadly the educational sector remains grossly neglected in terms of state sponsorship. Sensitive sectors of human development appear to be wrested away by lobbies with myopic vision instead of non-discriminatory research being encouraged in the virtual environment.

There are complex needs of language teachers using computer technology in addition to acquisition and constant improvement in their skills that are required, in addition native teachers may need to face variety of teaching and learning cultures. 18 Indo-Pak subcontinent abounds in local languages and according to Ramani S, in an Indian study concluded that content in learners own language is essential in developing countries as far as online academics is concerned and has proposed use of Roman script for using students own language for communication online will count. 15

Training, control and support of staff & faculties

In the absence of Information Technology (IT) staff in schools, permanent school staff needs to be trained to maintain their IT systems. 15 In an article, Dhilla SJ reviewed the online academic faculty development and reported that online academic teaching profoundly impacts the pedagogical practice of teachers. Faculty encounter a sense of vulnerability while navigating online. 19 A local study revealed medical students to have negative perception as regards online education necessitating improvement by faculty and administrators. 20

Also, Tannehill DB et al. concluded that an organization’s ability to implement standard of instructional design and practice would result in positive experience of students in online academics. 21 The authors of the current study, who are also senior faculty members, now involved in online academics, faces similar experience. In an Indonesian study by Hasibuan and Santoso, developed an Administration System for supporting online academics, however the on ground success of the system is still to be examined. 22

Student Assessment & Examinations

In some regions including Pakistan, though online learning has been recommended, 23 the closure of schools due to COVID-19 emergency has occurred at a critical time for evaluations and critical academic events cancelled. According to Burgess & Sievertsen, internal assessments in institutions are being given less importance during this COVID-19 emergency resulting in cancellations. Here it should also be kept in mind that students who are not given actual grades followed by being given predicted grades influence the labor market for students. 24 Online assessments being opted by many universities in place of conventional examinations may be faced with ethical considerations accompanied by assessment errors. In a study by Alruwais N et al. reported that in addition to benefits of online assessment, it also faces barriers like poor technical infrastructure especially in developing countries; unfamiliarity of students with the hardware, software as well as assessment process; scoring issues; as well as difficulties in assessment of projects given to groups. 25

Online Security Issues

The platforms, soft wares, applications deployed for online academics are also liable to security breach. Layefa & Jackson in a Nigerian study concluded that such systems insecurity of authentication especially of the student are major challenges recommending that Nigerian institutions, should adopt security measures and ensure safety of transfer of data using encryption processes. 26 It may be endeavored to video-audio record assessments to ensure transparency.

Impact on Social Skills and Awareness

With loss of conventional face to face learning, social skills and social awareness, which are advantages of a conventional system may be affected in an online system. In a study by Carlsson M et al. to find impact of days of schooling on cognitive skills, it was reported that ten additional days of schooling raises results on intelligence tests including synonyms and technical comprehension by one percent of standard deviation with no additional impact of off school days. 27 Also another study showed the positive effect of instructional time on test scores, however the effect was lower in developing countries and higher for schools with accountability measure. 28 In context of Pakistan, lack of immediate student feedback in on-line lecturing, teachers faced difficulty assessing understanding of students and students misbehavior was also noted along with unethical access to online resources and for these acquiring of better software’s as well as those required for proctoring are suggested. 29

Mental Health

Mental health issues are on the cards during this COVID-19 lockdown, 30 as the looming economic meltdown broods ill results for the outlook of vulnerable students and they require emotional counseling during these arduous times. Online academics may miss such issues. 8 In a study Papadatou-Pastou M et al. reported online support systems created to support mental health, however only some cater to higher education learners 31 impacting the mental health of students in this online academic era brought upon by COVID-19.

Policy makers need to take cognizance of rapidly evolving academic settings to ensure an uninterrupted standardized online teaching in this unforeseen situation, which according to Hashmi AM et al. has the capacity to bring changes in education sectors in countries like Pakistan 32 and for sustainable reliability of online academics.

CONCLUSIONS

Lockdown of centers of learning globally has caused significant distortion in the academic world but unequal interruption in learning with significant disruptions in internal assessments and qualification examinations with developing countries like Pakistan, compounded by a compromised educational system as evidenced by the penchant and preference for even dubious foreign degrees, makes all equally affected. However, it should be borne in mind that COVID-19 is spurring the case for conversion to online academics and developing countries like Pakistan are poised to develop reliable, cost effective and secure online academic system. Whether it is going to be a bane or boon can be considerably influenced by time, resources made available and concerted efforts made by the relevant stakeholders.

Authors’ Contribution:

Nazia Mumtaz: Conceptualization of work, designing of research, Analysis & Interpretation & responsible for integrity of the work.

Ghulam Saqulain: Writing of Manuscript, Methodology, Literature Review & Finalization for publication.

Nadia Mumtaz: Critical revision of article.

Conflict of Interest: None.

Grant Support & Financial Disclosures: None.

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Online education in Pakistan in COVID-19 era

April 23, 2020

In the words of Nelson Mandela “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the dispensation of formal education is something that should not be halted. Higher education, in particular, can instill in our youth the responsibility to play their decisive role in bringing Pakistan out of this hard-hitting situation. Still, the needs of students were not addressed as it was announced by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training that all the educational institutes of the country would remain closed till May 31, 2020.

Students criticized the moves in the wake of the issues stemming from quality and connectivity issues but just like any other transformation, developing the capacity of the institutions was going to take time. As the end of the pandemic is still not in sight, the motive is to save the education cycle from any disruption and this transition is worth struggling. Necessary steps are also being taken by the HEC to address the quality-related concerns during the online classes. Recently, a tele-education channel was launched by Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan to keep the students associated with their education through dedicated lectures for class I to XII. This initiative took a lot of effort from the quarters and must be appreciated at all times as it will have far-reaching implications in the times to come for the education of our young students.

To analyze the challenges for online learning in Pakistan, particularly during this pandemic, the first step is to factor in all the stakeholders, which include students, faculty, education institutions, regulatory bodies and the government. The challenges being faced by all of them collectively are multi-faceted and can be broadly classified as societal, technical and regulatory.

Most of the challenges are related to our behaviors and societal limitations. To begin with, the lack of acceptance for online education by students and the general suspicion of elders about using gadgets for education and learning purposes are uncalled for. Similarly, lack of individual space at homes in joint family systems i.e. for families where parents and children both need to work and study from home respectively and the unfriendly atmosphere is a serious challenge. Moreover, our non-disciplined lifestyle, and lack of focus during e-learning further the students from taking online classes. While the less attention span for online learning is a reality, people’s shyness from e-learning and being camera consciousness are also practical issues being faced by both the students and teachers. Another important challenge is the lack of tolerance towards technical issues and expressing rage on frequent connectivity disruption, interruptions etc. The lack of awareness about digital learning ethics has worsened the situation.

The list of technical challenges is not long enough like its predecessor yet the first issue is the unavailability of the internet in remote areas which makes the students living in those areas unable to get benefit from online education. The bandwidth limitations across the country, with only a few exceptions, when combined with the increased usage burden on feeble internet infrastructure, add to the misery of most of the students. Another challenge is the expensive high-speed internet.

The lack of awareness about digital learning ethics has worsened the situation

Another set of challenges pertains to the government and the regulatory side. As the primary responsibility of ensuring quality education lies on the shoulders of the government, the absence of a pre-defined policy for online learning is the government’s fault. To exacerbate the situation, the government and regulatory bodies do not seem to be on the same page. For instance, the government ministry has issued the notification for the closure of universities while the regulatory body is encouraging initiating online classes. This dilemma is causing immense trouble for the students at large. Holistically, political and bureaucratic structures based on traditional public management principles are hindering the acceptance of e-learning. The dearth of clarity and paucity of reliable data for effective and timely policy decisions are a few more challenges that should be looked into for the future.

As there is always a silver lining in the clouds, it is high time to see opportunities in these challenging times. For a paradigm shift from traditional teaching towards inclusively effective and equitable e-learning, some of the recommendations include the development of a standard and comprehensive policy for e-learning with the consensus of all the stakeholders alike. The equitable provision of technical resources, including computers, high-speed internet facility and online teaching platforms to students and faculty of all the universities is imperative to ensure online learning. Moreover, asynchronous learning modes based on smaller duration lectures with offline viewing facilities, discussion forums and a redefined assessment method based on cognitive learning are the need of the hour. Last but not the least, the training and skills enhancement of the faculty is pivotal as they are the ones to steer this online education. Otherwise, a simple compromise, delay or disruption in education can put the careers of the future generations at risk.

The writer is a freelance contributor and can be reached at [email protected] Assistant Director, Higher Education Commission

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Challenges to Online Education in Pakistan During COVID-19 & the Way Forward

Aziz Ur Rehman Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KPK, Pakistan

COVID-19 has been a nightmare for all strata of the world's social, economic and political structures. The status quo of the current system had been enormously questioned. Education is one of the most affected areas. It resulted in more than half a year's closure of the world's education system. Though advanced countries have changed their way of education from physical to online. Third-world countries like Pakistan were the most affected as they were not equipped for online education at any stage during the COVID-19 pandemic. The acquisition of this new technology from students to teachers has faced several challenges. This study highlighted obstacles to online education in Pakistan during the COVID-19 span and offered systematic solutions on how to cope with and resolve these changes in the future in the event of a new crisis.

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Online Education and Challenges in Pakistan

Online education is not that easy as it seems to be.

Governments worldwide imposed shutdown of schools to prevent the Corona Virus from spreading among the school children. During this many schools adopted an online mode of education for the first time. After months schools in Pakistan have started to reopen as Corona cases started to decrease.

The closure of schools caused an unprecedented halt in Face-to-Face classroom instruction. Consequently, students had to face difficulties in the continuation of their education. In order to compensate for any educational loss, many school systems in Pakistan adopted an alternative mode of teaching. For this reason, schools took practical steps to adopt the online mode of education as per government directions.

Switching to a totally new way of doing things is not always an easy task. This was true in resorting to the online mode of education too. Issues such as in-access to quality internet service, untrained teachers, and poor ICT infrastructure, the schools were unable to cater to the needs of all students.

Nevertheless, school systems in private sectors did not hesitate to start this new mode of instruction. They had to undertake a rigorous process of training for teachers to equip them with digital skills. These schools were of two types, (a) elite schools where children of affluent families study, (b) normal schools where a major part of the student body comes from middle and lower-middle classes.

I have had a talk with teachers conducting online classes in these school systems, both elite and normal. I came to learn that the average student attendance was between 35-40% in normal schools whereas it was 65-70% in elite schools.

The reasons for the difference in turn out rate of students in online sessions might be as follows:

According to the table given above, schools with a student body of affluent families comparatively perform better than the normal schools in digital instruction. Thus the students coming from the poor economic background have been at a disadvantage.

Following the government directives, the colleges and universities both in the private and public sectors also started to conduct online classes. According to university teachers, those benefiting from digital learning were a few for the same reasons as mentioned above.

A major part of the student body had to go back to their homes as a result of lockdown. They were faced with the problem of load-shedding, slow or no internet service, etc. Students in Gilgit-Baltistan, Tribal areas, Balochitan, KPK had to climb mountains to catch mobile signals to check and submit assignments but to no avail.

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COVID-19 and Online Education
The Challenges of Online Teaching
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Pushback Against Online Learning

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many teachers to learn more about online teaching, learning and pedagogy. I am one of them. And though all of us are still learning, and the field is still evolving, quite rapidly, it is opening up new ways of thinking about learning and teaching for many of us.

Online teaching has many challenges. Unequal access to devices and to the internet, summarised under the notion of the digital divide, has already been talked about a lot. I am not going to focus on that here, other than to say that if not addressed, the digital divide will increase already significant educational inequalities, and so these problems need to be tackled on an urgent basis.

Besides challenges, however, online teaching is also opening up new opportunities. In a recent course I took on online teaching, the instructors asked us, the students, to create a small lesson and deliver it to other participants. Then they asked the participants to provide feedback to the presenter. The sessions were also videotaped so that the presenters could later review the lessons themselves.

The exercise was extremely enlightening. Seeing myself in the act of teaching allowed me to learn a lot about some of the small and large mistakes that I was making. From simple things, like word repetition, to more complex ones, from patterns of thought to managing technology while trying to focus on delivering content, and so on.

But the real gains came when peers gave me feedback. Their own experiences enriched the discussion and allowed me to reflect more deeply on the more embedded structures of my thought patterns as well.

When we do research, the standard practice is to present research to peers. Peer feedback is an important way of not only improving research but of getting it accepted as well. Journals run double-blind reviews (in which the reviewer does not know the author and vice versa) to get feedback on research, and only when peers consider the research to be of good enough quality is it accepted for publication. Quality, of course, might vary, but all reputable research journals will have a solid peer review process.

Teaching did not and still does not have the same level of peer review. Most schools/universities had some level of student feedback, and student results are usually tracked to gauge teacher performance, but these are post-fact and they do not provide a peer review. The act of teaching, in a room with a faculty member and students, was more or less closed to outside scrutiny and possibilities of peer review.

Online teaching has opened tremendous opportunities here. What was once confined to a room can now, at no cost, be opened up to the world. A lecture or discussion session can have as many participants, and from anywhere, as one wants. Lectures can also be recorded at no additional cost. Live lectures as well as recordings make it possible to open up teaching, restricted to enclosed space in a classroom, to a much larger group. And the possibilities for peer feedback, again at little or no additional cost, open up significantly. So, online teaching can make teaching, an act once thought of as confined to a physical space, an open, accessible and more easily available activity too.

The possibilities that this opens up, for teaching and learning, are tremendous. Quality of instruction is considered, rightly, to be a very important aspect of education that needs attention. Curriculum, syllabus and books are important, but — and most people concede this — the role of the teacher in determining the quality of education is considered crucial. How do we ensure quality teaching when we do not have good ways of monitoring what a teacher does, and do not have effective ways of supporting them in their role? Online teaching and learning can help a lot in this area.

Imagine how our continuous professional development programmes could be redesigned and/or supplemented with new possibilities. If teachers had peers occasionally attending their lectures, feedback would be very quick. If sessions are recorded and a teaching and learning centre provides peer feedback, the teacher in question would get significant continuous support. The cost of doing this online would be much less, and the impact — given where the bulk of teachers currently are and where we need them to be, in terms of what they are delivering — could be significant.

But the impact of opening up teaching to make it more public could be much larger as well. We would be able to develop a public and broader dialogue on teaching practices. This could also lead to academic work on pedagogy and practice as well. It could, potentially, assist in the development of best practices. Technology also makes it easier to make the student more of a peer and partner in the learning enterprise. The peer bit is more important at the college and university level, while the partner bit is important throughout the education system.

There has been significant pushback against online learning in Pakistan over the last six months, and this is continuing. Given the digital divide and the variation in home environments of students, this is not surprising. But the pushback should not blind us to the opportunities that online teaching and learning offer. And in many ways, we have just started to explore these possibilities. One example is mentioned above: the opening up of teaching to the public and for peer feedback. This could, potentially, have large impacts for teacher training, teacher support and continuous professional development, as well as on starting a larger, public debate on teaching quality and thus on quality of education. Given the importance of the issues involved, how can we not be open to exploring such opportunities?

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Essay on Education In Pakistan With Outline . Essay on Education In Pakistan With Outline: Inside Pakistan, the system of educational sector is comprised of educational centers that are engaged in the services of offering formal education. The educational sector offers education in almost all public and private, for-profit and nonprofit, and onsite or virtual instruction. If we do define it in broader terms, then it would also be identified to be the system that is engaged in covering up the services of the financing along with the managing and operations too. They do have their own rules and regulations that is giving out guidance with respect to the individual and institutional interactions that are all known to be the main part of the education system. Scroll down and you will be able to learn about the statistics of Pakistan’s educational sector and about the issues rising in Pakistan’s educational system.

For the information of the readers, we would like to mention that the education system of Pakistan is basically comprised of 260,903 institutions. All the institutions are giving out the best educational services to almost 41,018,384 students all along with the helping hand services of 1,535,461 teachers. The system adds up with the coverage of 180,846 public institutions and almost 80,057 private institutions.

Main and Important Issues in Pakistan’s Educational System:

It is a common fact that Pakistan is a developing country before it is facing a huge sum of problems in almost all of its sectors and Pakistan’s Educational system is one of the main mentioned sectors. Some of the common issues that are taking place in Pakistan’s educational system:

Lack of Proper Planning: Pakistan is facing the issue of not having many of the MDGs and EFA goals. This is the main reason that it is predicted that Pakistan would not be able to meet high standards of international education because of the lack of finances.
Social Hurdles: Another one of the main issues that are so far coming across is about the social! Issues that are coming in the way of the social and cultural orientation of the people should be rendered so that much of the educational system of Pakistan can be improved.
Gap of Gender: One of the major and most important reasons of them all is the gender gap in which girls are shown backward position. Sometimes poverty and cultural constraints can also be mentioned as one of the main reasons for not bringing any sort of improvement in the educational system of Pakistan.

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Education is the backbone of any society. However, education has been a neglected sector in Pakistan for many years. The education system in Pakistan faces several challenges, such as inadequate funding, a lack of qualified teachers, an outdated curriculum, and a low literacy rate . Despite these challenges, Pakistan has made some progress in improving its education system in recent years.

The literacy rate in Pakistan stands at around 60% , which is considerably low compared to other developing countries. The government has implemented various policies and initiatives to increase access to education, particularly for girls. These include providing free education and scholarships to children from disadvantaged backgrounds and building schools in remote areas.

However, there is still a significant gap in the quality of education provided in urban and rural areas. In rural areas, schools lack basic facilities such as electricity, clean water, and toilets . Moreover, the curriculum taught in schools is outdated and does not meet the requirements of the modern world.

Another major issue in Pakistan’s education system is the lack of qualified teachers. The majority of teachers are untrained, and their teaching methods are outdated. The government must focus on providing quality training to teachers to ensure that they can deliver effective education to students.

In conclusion, education is the key to the development of any nation. Pakistan must prioritize education and improve its education system to ensure every child has access to quality education. This can be achieved through increased funding, teacher training, updated curriculum, and providing basic facilities in schools. With these efforts, Pakistan can transform its education system and help its citizens thrive in the modern world.

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Education is one of the fundamental rights of every individual, and it plays a crucial role in the development and progress of any nation. In Pakistan, education has always been a significant concern, and over the years, the government has made several efforts to improve the state of education in the country. However, despite the efforts, Pakistan’s educational system still faces several challenges that need to be addressed urgently.

The education system in Pakistan is divided into several levels, including primary, secondary, and higher education. The primary education level is the foundation of education, where children learn basic literacy and numeracy skills. However, in Pakistan, primary education is still very poor. According to a report by the United Nations, Pakistan has the second-highest number of children out of school, with over 22 million children not receiving any form of education. This includes poverty, lack of infrastructure, and the social norms that discourage girls from receiving an education.

The quality of education in Pakistan is also a significant concern. The curriculum followed in schools is outdated, and it does not cater to the changing needs of society. The focus is on rote learning, which does not encourage critical thinking and creativity. Additionally, there is a severe shortage of qualified teachers, particularly in rural areas. The available teachers are often underpaid, overworked, and not adequately trained, which affects the quality of education they can provide to their students.

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Another issue that plagues the education system in Pakistan is the lack of access to higher education. Many students who graduate from secondary school cannot afford the high cost of college education, which limits their opportunities for growth and progress. The government has tried to address this issue by introducing scholarship programs, but these are often not enough to cover the total cost of education.

Furthermore, the education system in Pakistan is plagued by corruption, which has resulted in the mismanagement of funds and resources. The funds allocated for education are often misused, and the money meant for schools and infrastructure ends up in the pockets of corrupt officials. This has further contributed to the poor state of education in the country.

To address the challenges facing the education system in Pakistan, the government needs to take urgent steps. It should focus on increasing the number of schools and improving the infrastructure in rural areas. The curriculum should be revised to include modern teaching methods, and there should be a focus on critical thinking and creativity. Qualified teachers should be recruited, and their salaries should be increased to attract the best talent.

Moreover, the government should introduce policies that provide scholarships and other financial aid to students who cannot afford higher education. The scholarship programs should be expanded to cover a broader range of students and should be made more accessible to ensure that no deserving student is left behind.

Lastly, the government should take measures to curb corruption in the education system. It should hold officials accountable for any wrongdoing and ensure that the funds allocated for education are spent on their intended purpose.

In conclusion, education is crucial for the development and progress of any nation, and Pakistan is no exception. Despite the challenges facing the education system in the country, there is hope for improvement. With the right policies and measures, the government can address the issues and provide every child with access to quality education. This will benefit the individuals and contribute to the overall progress and prosperity of the country.

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1. introduction.

a. Essential for prosperity and stability b. Make vision c. Infuse objectivity d. Establish national integration

2. Problems/Hurdles in the Education System of Pakistan

a. Lack of uniformity in education b. Parallel system of education c. Low literacy rate d. Higher dropout at primary level e. Adult illiteracy f. Hostile socio-political environment g. Negligible enrollment at higher education h. Mass poverty

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3. Causes of Poor Education System in Pakistan

a. Less importance to education b. Apatheticall role of government c. Population explosion d. Lack of resources e. Ineffective educational infrastructure f. Dogmatic curriculum g. Faulty examination system h. Political instability i. Feudalism j. Overcrowded class rooms k. Untrained teachers l. Political polarization

4. Effects due to Poor Education System of Pakistan

a. Mass poverty | Essay Outline b. Bad governance | Essay Outline c. Huge level of corruption d. Lack of tolerance

5. Measurements to Improve Educating System of Pakistan

a. Better infrastructure b. Friendly environment c. Teacher, students and parents triangle d. Constructive syllabus e. Uniform system of examination f. Skill based teaching methodology g. Efficient teachers

6. Conclusion

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Essay on Education in Pakistan

Education is the primary need for the development of mankind. Education tells us the better way of living and guides us in every aspect of life, it is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Education spread light in life, it frees an individual from misconceptions and blind belief. It is the key factor in the success of any nation.

The education system is the combination of all public, private, for-profit, non-profit institution delivering education and making policies to deliver quality education to their nation. The education system of Pakistan is lagging behind compared to the many other countries of the world due to the lake of interest by the government for the last few decades. The system is in critics even after 70 years of independence, the government failed to introduce a single education system in the country. The education system is divided into six categories which are as under:

Pre-Primary schools ( Begining Classes)

Primary schools (class I-V)

middle schools (class VI-VIII)

Secondary schools (class IX-X)

Higher secondary schools ( class XI-XII)

University level ( Graduation/ Masters)

The system is overseen by the Federal and provincial governments. According to the research of essay writing service , there are 260,803 registered institutes in Pakistan facilitating over 41,025,645 students where public sector institutes are around 70% and 30% are run by private organizations. The nation is committed to upgrade the literacy rate and to promote the education, for this purpose the government takes initiatives and after the 18th Amendment in the constitution, there has been little change in the system. Education now becomes a fundamental need of every citizen. some of the major problems are:

Inequity of System
Less Budget
Shortage of trained Teachers
Curricula need to be change
Gender Difference

The government schools are failed to deliver quality education, only poor people send their children to public institutes because they can not afford the high fees of private schools, which are making their business in the name of serving education. It looks like the classification of schools should be on the basis of stars, like five and four stars hotels, the government should impose the same syllabus in both public and private institutions in order to eliminate this class-based education system. Another issue is the lack of funds, the government allocates a small number of funds which is not enough for the development of a system, according to a report 81% of funds are reserved for the salaries of teachers and rest is for the infrastructure and other expenses. The gender difference is other problems which are the restriction towards the progressive literacy rate, in many areas parents don’t allow their daughters to go for schools and colleges. Women are the backbone of any nation, and for the educated nation, it is necessary to have educated mothers.

The system is not delivering the best education, the literacy rate of Pakistan is lower than countries like Bangladesh and Srilanka, the government should take serious initiatives for the betterment of education otherwise as a nation we can not compete with the modern world because other countries are emphasizing more on it and investing a huge amount of money to lead the system towards betterment.

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English Essay on Education in Pakistan with Outlines & Facts in Easy Language For Students of All Classes Hello readers! Welcome to an insightful journey through the realm of education in Pakistan. Education is a vital tool that has the super power to transform lives, communities & even nations. In this essay on education in Pakistan we shall explore the historical evolution of the education system in Pakistan, its current state, the key challenges it faces & the initiatives and recommended educational reforms that aim to improve education in our beloved country. So, let’s start reading the main part of Education in Pakistan essay!

Historical Overview of Education in Pakistan:

If we want to understand the present situation of education in Pakistan then it is essential to take a glimpse into the past. The educational system in Pakistan has evolved over time. It has also shaped by the influence of various civilizations. The early education system was primarily focused on religious education. Madrasas were playing a vital role in imparting knowledge. However, the British colonial era introduced a modern education system. This new system was emphasizing on English as the medium of instruction.

During the post-independence period, Pakistan faced numerous challenges in establishing a robust education system. Despite these hurdles, the govt made significant efforts to expand access to education & improve literacy rates. Today, Pakistan boasts a diverse education landscape that includes public and private schools, colleges, universities, vocational institutes & religious seminaries.

Current State of Education in Pakistan:

Its an admitted fact that progress has been made in educational system of Pakistan but the current state of education in Pakistan is still a cause for concern., According to UNESCO, Pakistan has 1 of the highest out-of-school children rates globally as approximately 22.8 million children are out of school . This alarming statistic highlights the pressing need for interventions to ensure all children have access to quality education atleast at school level

Gender disparity is another significant issue plaguing the education system in Pakistan. Girls face multiple barriers like cultural norms, poverty & security concerns. These barriers hinder their access to education. This gender gap not only deprives girls of their basic right to education but also hampers the nation’s development potential.

Challenges Faced by the Education System in Pakistan:

The education system in Pakistan faces various challenges both systemic and socio-cultural in nature. Inadequate infrastructure, lack of trained teachers & scarcity of resources are major hurdles to providing quality education in Pakistan. Many public sector schools lack basic facilities like proper classrooms, electricity, clean drinking water & sanitation facilities. All these issues make it challenging for students to learn in a conducive environment.

Moreover socio-cultural factors like child labour, early marriages & societal biases against girls’ education perpetuate the cycle of illiteracy. These challenges are further exacerbated by govt policies that often fail to prioritize education or allocate sufficient funds for its development.

Initiatives & Reforms for Improving Education in Pakistan:

Despite the challenges, numerous initiatives & reforms have been undertaken to improve education in Pakistan. The govt, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) & individuals have played significant roles in addressing educational challenges.

The federal govt has launched programs like the National Education Policy, which aims to enhance access, quality & equity in education. Additionally the establishment of the PM scholarships, free laptops and fee reimbursement schemes have provided financial assistance to deserving students for enabling them to pursue higher education.

NGOs like Zindagi trust, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, The Citizens Foundation (TCF), Akhuwat, Fauji Foundation, Bunyad Foundation and Developments in Literacy (DIL) have also made commendable contributions by establishing schools in remote areas & offering scholarships to underprivileged students. Moreover individuals like Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel laureate and education activist have raised global awareness about the importance of education and advocating for girls’ right to education.

Impact of Education on Society and Economy:

Education plays a pivotal role in shaping society & driving economic growth. A well-educated population is more likely to participate actively in civic affairs, contribute to the workforce and make informed decisions . Education empowers individuals to break free from the cycle of poverty by fostering social progress & equality.

Moreover education equips individuals with the necessary job oriented skills & knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy. By investing in education, Pakistan can unlock its human capital potential, promoting innovation, entrepreneurship & sustainable economic development.

Future of Education in Pakistan

In my personal views the future of education in Pakistan is bright as government is spending more on primary and higher education. Girls are being encourged to join schools. Interest free student loans are being disbursed by many banks. Lot of NGOs are contributing too in this sector. Akhuwat has launched first free university in Pakistan. HEC is arranging foreign scholarships for local students. Lot of new universities have been given charter. Lot of educational websites have been launched in Pakistan to promote education and serve this noble cause like studysolutions.pk and arqumhouse.edu.pk etc. Digiskills is providing access to free IT courses in Pakistan. TEVTA is also there for technical education.

New Initiatives

Many universities have also launched their online and distance learning programs to facilitate the students from remote areas. Sindh government is giving scholarships to large number of school going girls. New Single National Curriculum (SNC) has been launched in the country. Modern education is being introduced in Madaris. 2 years BA/BSc and MA/MSc programs have been replaced with the 4 years BS programs. Lot of new BS programs have been launched as per the needs of local and international job markets.

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Conclusion:

In short the education is a fundamental right & a powerful tool for social transformation and economic prosperity. However the education system in Pakistan still faces numerous challenges that hinder access, quality & equality. It is crucial for all stakeholders, including the government, NGOs and individuals to prioritize education and work collectively to address these challenges.

Let us join hands and support initiatives that aim to improve education in Pakistan. Every child of the world deserves the opportunity to learn, grow & realize their full potential. Together we can unlock the power of knowledge & pave the way for a brighter future for Pakistan. Hopefully you have enjoyed reading this essay on education In Pakistan .

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Short Essay on Online Education in 200 Words

With technological advancement, our world is becoming increasingly digitized. Traditional methods like going to the office or market are being replaced by working online from home and buying groceries through online applications.

Even when it comes to education, especially since the time the coronavirus pandemic began, schools, colleges as well as private coaching institutes have moved their classes from physical classrooms to digital ones. Although this was mostly done because it was the need of the hour, people have now realised that online education comes with its own set of benefits.

As the classes are held online, students don’t need to be physically present in the school. This gives them the freedom to move cities, visit their families or travel for necessary activities without missing their classes. In these classes, the study material is also shared in a digital manner which reduces the need for physical books and copies which in turn saves trees.

Working digitally can also help students improve their technical skills which would definitely help them in future. For older students who want to pursue higher education, online education is a boon. It helps them easily manage their jobs and/or families while studying.

Online education has a few disadvantages as it doesn’t allow students to experience the joy of sitting in a physical classroom with their friends, but its advantages are far greater in number.

Short Essay on Online Education in 500 Words

We are currently living in a digital world which is becoming more and more technologically advanced as days go by. Today, we can order groceries, food and clothing items online instead of visiting traditional markets or shops. We can book cabs, buses, trains and flights from the comfort of our homes.

Our homes have also become smarter with the use of smart appliances. Even when it comes to education, especially since the time the coronavirus pandemic began, schools, colleges as well as private coaching institutes have moved their classes from physical classrooms to digital ones. And although this step was mostly taken because it was the need of the hour, people have now realised that online education does indeed come with its own set of benefits.

As the classes are held online, students don’t need to be physically present in the school. This gives students as well as their parents the opportunity to move places, visit families and travel for necessary activities without the fear of missing their important classes. Since many of these classes are also recorded, a student has the flexibility to watch them when he has the time and space to do so.

This also gives students who are weaker, a chance to go through the lessons slowly or multiple times until they understand them completely. Online education also cuts down the additional expenses as the schools don’t need to manage huge buildings and the teachers, as well as students, don’t need to spend money on bus or rickshaw fares.

In online classrooms, the study materials, books, copies as well as test papers and assignments are all digital. This reduces the use of physical books and copies and thus, saves our valuable trees which are cut down to produce paper. Online classes also give teachers the opportunity to present videos and other supporting materials which help the students learn better. This wouldn’t have been possible for most teachers in physical classrooms as most schools are not equipped with the necessary equipment needed for the purpose.

Working digitally on their assignments and projects gives students the opportunity to improve their technical skills. And in this digital world, technical skills as always needed. These skills would definitely help the students in the long run. Online education is also a boon for people who want to restart their education after a pause or want to pursue higher studies while managing their jobs and/or families.

In earlier times, many married women as well as women with young kids had to drop out of their college to take care of their households and children. Now, with online education, such people can restart and complete their education without having to compromise their family life.

Although online education is highly beneficial, it also has a few disadvantages. Schools used to be a place where young children met, made friends and played together. Kids often looked forward to going to school to meet their friends and have fun. Online education doesn’t allow students to experience the fun of school life in the same way.

The students also need to practice self-discipline and focus on their studies as they don’t have a teacher to scold them if they slack off. But despite these few disadvantages, online education has indeed helped students a lot and is highly beneficial.

In this session, I have tried to cover all relevant aspects of Online Education in very simple words. Hopefully, now you have a holistic idea regarding the topic after going through the session. If you still have any doubts regarding this topic, kindly let me know through the comment section below.

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Essay on Education in Pakistan: CSS PMS 2024

Outline of essay on education in pakistan, i. introduction.

A. Brief overview of the education system in Pakistan B. Importance of education for a developing country like Pakistan C. Thesis statement

II. Historical background of education in Pakistan

A. Pre-independence education system B. Post-independence reforms in education C. Current education system and its shortcomings

III. Challenges faced by the education system in Pakistan

A. Lack of government funding and infrastructure B. Gender disparity in education C. Poor quality of education and outdated curriculum D. Low literacy rates and high dropout rates

IV. Efforts to improve education in Pakistan

A. Government initiatives and policies B. Role of NGOs and international organizations C. Private sector initiatives

V. The way forward for education in Pakistan

A. Need for increased government funding and investment B. Improvement of infrastructure and facilities C. Addressing gender disparity in education D. Reforming the curriculum and improving the quality of education E. Encouraging community involvement and promoting awareness

VI. Conclusion

A. Recap of the challenges and efforts to improve education in Pakistan B. Emphasis on the need for continued focus and investment in education C. Final thoughts and recommendations for the way forward.

I. Introduction:

In the introduction, the essay will begin by providing a brief overview of the education system in Pakistan. It will highlight the importance of education for a developing country like Pakistan, including its role in poverty reduction, economic development, and social progress. The introduction will end with a clear thesis statement guiding the rest of the essay. The thesis statement will state the essay’s main argument, which is that while education in Pakistan faces numerous challenges, various efforts are underway to improve the situation. A continued focus on education is essential for the country’s future development.

II. Historical background of education in Pakistan:

This section will explore the historical teaching experience in Pakistan. It will begin with the pre-independence era, where the education system was primarily focused on religious education. During this time, religious institutions mainly ran schools and colleges, and the curriculum was designed to promote Islamic values and traditions. After independence, Pakistan underwent a series of education reforms to modernize the system and make it more accessible to the masses. This included nationalizing schools, which put education under government control, and introducing Urdu as the national language of instruction. The section will conclude by discussing the current education system’s shortcomings, including low literacy rates, inadequate infrastructure, and outdated curriculum.

III. Challenges faced by the education system in Pakistan:

In this section, the essay will highlight the various challenges faced by the education system in Pakistan. The first challenge is the need for more government funding and infrastructure. Despite the government’s commitment to education, the sector still needs to be funded, with inadequate facilities and equipment. The second challenge is gender disparity in education, with girls often facing cultural and societal barriers to education, including early marriage and limited mobility. The third challenge is the poor quality of teaching and outdated curriculum, which fails to prepare students for the demands of the modern economy. The final challenge is low literacy and high dropout rates, with many students needing more support to complete their education due to financial constraints or poor quality of teaching.

IV. Efforts to improve education in Pakistan:

This section will discuss the various efforts made to improve education in Pakistan. The first effort is government initiatives and policies, including the National Education Policy and the Prime Minister’s Education Reforms Program, which aim to increase funding, improve infrastructure, and reform the curriculum. The second effort is the role of NGOs and international organizations, such as UNICEF and UNESCO, which provide technical and financial assistance to education programs in Pakistan. The third effort is private sector initiatives, including corporate social responsibility programs, which support education through donations and school partnerships.

V. The way forward for education in Pakistan:

This section will focus on the way forward for education in Pakistan. The essay will discuss the need for increased government funding and investment in education and the need to improve infrastructure and facilities, including classrooms, libraries, and laboratories. The essay will also discuss the need to address gender disparity by promoting girls’ education and creating a safe and enabling environment for female students. The paper will further highlight the importance of reforming the curriculum and improving the quality of education by adopting modern teaching methods and providing teacher training. Finally, the essay will emphasize the need to encourage community involvement and promote awareness of the importance of education in Pakistan’s development.

VI. Conclusion:

In the conclusion, the essay will summarize the challenges and efforts to improve education in Pakistan. It will emphasize the need for continued focus and investment in education, critical to the country’s future development. The conclusion will also provide final thoughts and recommendations for the way forward, including the need for a coordinated and integrated approach to education that involves all stakeholders, including the government

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