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CHALLENGES TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SINGLE NATIONAL CURRICULUM A NEW TOOL FOR EDUCATION REFORM

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).13      10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).13      Published : Jun 2023

Challenges to the Implementation of Single National Curriculum: A New Tool for Education Reform

Abstract

    The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of introducing the Single National Curriculum in Balochistan's public schools. The research analyzed the potential impact of various educational tools, such as the implementation of new educational strategies, trained teachers, and curriculum changes, on achieving educational reform. The study employed a quantitative research approach and SPSS-22 software to analyze data collected from 208 teachers, and 4 members from Balochistan's Bureau of Curriculum. The findings indicated a significant correlation between the independent and dependent variables. The implementation of the Single National Curriculum, combined with trained teachers, new educational strategies, and curriculum changes, resulted in positive outcomes for education reform in public schools in Balochistan.

    Education Reform, Implementation of Single National Curriculum, Trained Teachers

    (1) Dur Jan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Iqra University Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Anjum Bano Kazimi
    Professor, Department of Education, Iqra University Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Adnan Riaz
    Assistant Professor, English Literature Department, University of Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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    OXFORD : Jan, Dur, Kazimi, Anjum Bano, and Riaz, Adnan (2023), "Challenges to the Implementation of Single National Curriculum: A New Tool for Education Reform", Global Educational Studies Review, VIII (II), 136-147

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Jan, Dur, Anjum Bano Kazimi, and Adnan Riaz. "Challenges to the Implementation of Single National Curriculum: A New Tool for Education Reform." Global Educational Studies Review VIII, no. II (2023): 136-147 . https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).13