EDU604 Assignment

Question 1
Write a comprehensive note on the formal education system (primary and secondary level 1-
10grades) and its benefits?
Formal Education
Formal education is the education which takes place in institutions, may be its professional,
school or higher education.
Formal education is education normally delivered by trained teachers in a systematic planned
way within a school, higher education or university.
Examples of Formal Education
 Learning in a classroom.
 School grading/certification, college, and university degrees.
Characteristics of Formal Education
 Formal education is structured hierarchically.

 It is planned and deliberate.
 Scheduled fees are paid regularly.
Advantages of Formal Education
 Institutions are managerially and physically organized.

 Leads to a formally recognized certificate.
 Easy access to jobs.
Disadvantages of Formal Education
 Some unprofessional and non-standard education system may cause the wastage of time and
money of the students which leads to the disappointment from formal education and argue
them to go for non-formal education.
 Costly and rigid education as compare to other forms of learning.
Question 2
Explain in detail how the quality of education can be improved in Pakistan?
“Education is a matter of life and death for Pakistan. The world is progressing so rapidly that
without requisite advance in education, not only shall we lag behind others but may be wiped out
altogether.” Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Strategies for the Improvement in the quality of education in Pakistan
1. Change the system

Govt. have to take specific steps to end shoving system in education from Govt. as well as
Private sector and implement system of practical work, so that every student can gain more
knowledge by doing research on that specific topic or subject, unlike “Ratta” (cramming) system
where student have to memorize everything for short period of time which Teacher gives him.
2. Equality and Quality in Syllabus
We are facing many problems in our educational system due to different courses in different
boards and Provinces. At first Govt. should implement same course and syllabus in all provinces
and Boards to make sure that everyone gets same education.
3. Training for Teachers
At least one Teachers Training session should be held in every six months where professionals
should teach some better ways to teachers for teaching. In this way we can get more
concentration on improvement of teaching methods.
4. Career Counseling
Today biggest problem in Pakistan is that student doesn’t know what to do next in his life so he
goes to undirected path and fails in life. These people should be appointed in both Govt. and
private sectors. Parents should also understand what a child wants to do in life and they should
not impose their decisions on children.
5. Provide transport for children and teachers
Lack of safe transportation is a major factor in teacher absenteeism and fatigue. It also affects
children’s attendance. School van transport is a valuable perk for our teachers.
6. Identify why children are not in school
The biggest factor is economic constraints, and the fact that kids often need to choose between
work and school. In an ideal world, we would be able to demonstrate the link between schools
and future earnings. We need to get better at promoting the value of education to parents and
children.
7. Set universal minimum standards for schools
Currently, you see a school under a tree with two teachers in one place but a primary school with
a huge building and many teachers in another place - the same is the case for course, teachers’
qualifications and examinations. Government, community and private schools should have to
adhere to the same basic principles.
8. Activate parents
For girls, parents are the biggest obstacle to their education. More than half of girls who are out
of school lack either parental harmony or ability to pay schools fees. We need to activist more
for parents to get involved with community schools – whether they are on the management
committee, or helping with the building, financing or security at their child’s school.
9. Get the private sector to offer more scholarships
The government could provide private schools with attractive packages such as cheaper utility
bills in return for them making at least 10% of their places available for free to poor students.
This could be especially effective in areas government schools have failed to reach.
10. Make requirements for children with special needs
I think we always neglect the children with special needs and their education in our society. As
minister for special education, I came out with a national plan of action for people with
disabilities and the most vital element was inclusive education.

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Question 1

 Formal education is structured hierarchically.

 Institutions are managerially and physically organized.

Disadvantages of Formal Education

Explain in detail how the quality of education can be improved in Pakistan?

Strategies for the Improvement in the quality of education in Pakistan

1. Change the system

2. Equality and Quality in Syllabus

3. Training for Teachers

5. Provide transport for children and teachers

6. Identify why children are not in school

7. Set universal minimum standards for schools

9. Get the private sector to offer more scholarships

10. Make requirements for children with special needs

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