The following are the major issues related
to the process of curriculum development in Pakistan. Due to these issues, the
curriculum developers do not succeed to develop a curriculum that is easily
implanted and its positive effects could benefit society as a whole.
Outdated curriculum and lack of sequence
There
is a lack of sequence among the concepts over the levels in the existing
curriculum and it is also outdated on which the curriculum developers are
supposed to construct the newly developed curriculum. Regarding content, there
is the repetition of concepts from a long period of time. There is negligible
coordination found among the various agencies and committees which are
responsible at various stages of curriculum development. There is a mismatch
between the objectives, content, method, and evaluation procedures.
Lack of available funds
Due
to a lack of financial resources, the process of curriculum development is
affected to a large extent. New teaching materials need to be suggested to
utilize in educational institutions in order to achieve the designed aims, goals, and objectives. Content materials need to be replaced with updated and new
knowledge and skills. Investment in education is already at a meager level
which is invested in other areas of the education process. Thus, there are little
amount of the available funds expended on the process of curriculum development
after some long period of time.
Political interference
It
has always been the practice that in the process of curriculum development
political pressures have influenced in order to achieve their political agenda.
The nomination of the personnel for curriculum development is on a political
basis due to which the process is affected in terms of representation of relevant
individuals. Political will makes a difference in the process of curriculum
development if it is positively taken. However, in Pakistan, the political will
to improve the curriculum revolves around the irrational and personal agenda of the
political systems.
Lack of research in academics
In Pakistan, it has always been a problem
that there is a little amount of research work carried out regarding academics.
The quality of the research work done is not up to the mark set by
international standards. Therefore, in the process of curriculum development,
research-based work contributes to a great extent in setting objectives,
selection of content, methods, and evaluation procedures. Indigenous research
work is important for developing the curriculum for a society that is lacking
in Pakistan.
Less involvement of the teachers in
curriculum development
It
is the common practice that in developing curriculum for primary or secondary
grades, the opportunities for the teachers teaching in primary or secondary
school teachers are not provided to participate in the curriculum development
process. The teachers in schools are the actual players who implement the
planned curriculum but they are given fewer chances to share their experiences
in developing a new curriculum.
Conclusion
Curriculum
in order to develop according to the needs and desires of the society, the
issues related to it need to be addressed. Sincere efforts and professional
commitment of the curriculum developers may develop such a curriculum which
will be the true document of the hopes of the society. A flawless and relevant
curriculum guarantees the achievement of the intended goals of the society by producing
the required educated individuals who will play their due role in developing
the country.
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