Education in Pakistan: Effect of less resources on students learning

Education lays the foundation for the political, social, and economic development of a country. A viable education system enables a country to achieve its national goals. As a developing country, Pakistan has faced severe educational challenges since its establishment, so the education system did not meet the country’s expectations. Many factors cause this situation. This article explores some key issues that have plagued Pakistan's education system so far. Based on a critical review of the existing literature, the document proposes solutions to existing problems in Pakistan’s education system. Unqualified teachers are a major reason for the failure of our education system. No new teaching methods and materials were introduced to make the course more interesting for students. A chronic problem in our education system is the shortage of teachers. Possibility of sufficient resources. In Pakistan, there is clear evidence that the main driver of literacy is the lack of quality education in many regions.

Lack of resources in education and its effect on student learning:

·        Lack of uniformity.

·        Education without direction.

·        Lack of professional teachers.

·        Poor supervisory standards.

·        Corruption.

·        System of examination.

·        Lack of learning material.

·        Unaffordable fee structure.

Lack of Uniformity:

The curriculum is also not uniform which has given birth to different schools of thought. For example, there is a world of difference in the attitudes of students coming out of public education institutions. Deeni-madaris and the few private elite institutions.

According to Zakir 1989, this is the result of the divisive Pakistani education system. This system has created a huge gap in the nation and even deeply penetrated into the critical veins of the nation. The recent wave of terrorism and the increasing sectarian division are the logical consequence of the divided education system. As a result of this current polarized system of education has occurred a great social division in society on the political social and economic ground floor than unity among the people which is cutting knee-deep and ideological and social foundation of the nation leading to what is the division on linguistic and regional grounds which can potentially damage the social cohesion and fabric of the society.

Education without direction:

A sound education system is crucial for each nation in the world. Evolution developed generations on the premise of assorted coaching and education on social, political, economic, and philosophic grounds. Pakistani education system thanks to being aimless and weak has not been able to develop the guide its individuals on sound political and social grounds. there's a lack of cohesion within the system and it's a lot of liable to word general education that doesn't bring any masterly workforce of the ensuing there is increasing unemployment. this case might promote a sense of deprivation among the masses. due to this, there is cultural and political unrest within the society. Besides, there's a lack of instructional opportunities for science and technology. In this manner, the event of thinking, reasoning, and power of scholars needs to be polished.

Lack of professional teachers:

Teachers are the backbone of the education system. The quality of teachers in Pakistani schools is very poor. According to a report by UNESCO, the quality of teachers and teaching in the school is very poor. This situation is grammar in remote parts of Punjab, Sindh, and Baluchistan where even there are not available in schools. Research has found that teachers do not use new methods and strategies for teaching and learning. The majority of the richest don't know about lesson planning which renders them incapable of dealing with various problems in the process of teaching and learning.

Poor supervisory standards:

The role of supervision is the slower weakness of faults of teachers and show

the treatment in the form of transfer to remote areas or event termination from

services. Through effective supervision techniques, the process of teaching and learning could be improved. The system of school supervision is aimless. There is not only a lack of supervisory activities in school but the process of supervision in the cell does

not bring any positive results for teachers and students. The supervision system is concerned with controlling and harassing the teacher rather than providing help and guidance for the improvement of performance.

Corruption:

Education corruption threatens society's well-being because it redoes social inequality. Eight sabotages development by undermining the formation of educated, competent, and ethical individuals for future leadership and the labor force.

System of examination:

The exam is an assessment of the student's progress. It should comprehensively evaluate student performance based on quality and quantitative methods. The standard should ensure the validity and reliability of the procedures used in the evaluation process. The main purpose of the certificate is not to provide a comprehensive assessment of student performance. The Pakistani education system only scores the memory of students. He did not evaluate them in all aspects of teaching.

Lack of learning material:

There is less learning material news in schools. Students study science subjects but in government schools, there is no computer lab or science laboratory. That's why students are unable to learn these subjects. This is the reason that students have less interest in science subjects because they are not performing them practically.

Unaffordable fee structure:

Inflation in the sector of education is the most important issue that needs to be considered. There is a high fluctuation in the field of good and average-quality schools. People belonging to the middle class cannot afford to send their children to a school that offers quality education due to its high fee. Moreover, the schools are not taking the fees for June and July in advance which adds to the problem of parents. This is also due to uniformity in the education system, charging fees according to requirements and setups.

Conclusion:

This article concludes that education develops people in all domains of life such as moral, spiritual, political, and economic. It is a dynamic force that enables every Nation to achieve its overall national goals. It is an established fact that countries that have developed a sound system for education have a sound social and political system. With an effective education system, many countries play a leadership role in the Committee of Nations. They are enjoying their liberties and also their political and economic freedom and development. The education system of Pakistan has not been able to play its work effectively in nation-building. This factor has contributed to the development of frustration in our Pakistani society. The future generation of Pakistan lists is directionless due to a flawed education system that has strictly failed to raise the Nation on economic, social, political, and moral grounds. The direction of the system of education introduces force on degree holders who are deficient in higher-order life skills such as reflection, critical thinking, analysis research, and creativity. The education system for children has focused on reading the individuals and outdated information and knowledge which is the solution to the current fast-changing world. Students coming out of the Pakistani education system are theoretically sound but have no skills to apply whatever they learn from their institution due to the traditional methods of teaching and learning.