Problems Faced by Teachers in Implementing Single National Curriculum in Punjab
The article examines teachers' perceptions of challenges in implementing the Single National Curriculum (SNC). Teachers working in primary schools were considered for data collection. For the collection of information regarding above mention issue, a five-point Likert scale was used. Collected information was tabulated and through an analysis of response data, key issues were identified, including difficulty understanding the SNC, preparing daily lessons, and concerns about teacher competence. Gender-based differences were not significant, but teachers' qualifications had a notable impact. Bachelor's degree holders reported higher challenges compared to those with master's or M. Phil./Ph.D. degrees. The findings suggest a need for tailored support and training to address these issues and improve SNC implementation, particularly for teachers with lower qualifications. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing these challenges to ensure effective curriculum delivery across different qualification levels.
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Single National Curriculum, Implementation Problems Primary Schools
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(1) Mehnaz Amin
M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Shafqat Ali
Associate Professor, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Tariq Mahmood
Govt. High School, Chicherwlai, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA : Amin, M., Ali, S., & Mahmood, T. (2023). Problems Faced by Teachers in Implementing Single National Curriculum in Punjab. Global Educational Studies Review, VIII(I), 508-514. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).44
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CHICAGO : Amin, Mehnaz, Shafqat Ali, and Tariq Mahmood. 2023. "Problems Faced by Teachers in Implementing Single National Curriculum in Punjab." Global Educational Studies Review, VIII (I): 508-514 doi: 10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).44
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HARVARD : AMIN, M., ALI, S. & MAHMOOD, T. 2023. Problems Faced by Teachers in Implementing Single National Curriculum in Punjab. Global Educational Studies Review, VIII, 508-514.
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MHRA : Amin, Mehnaz, Shafqat Ali, and Tariq Mahmood. 2023. "Problems Faced by Teachers in Implementing Single National Curriculum in Punjab." Global Educational Studies Review, VIII: 508-514
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MLA : Amin, Mehnaz, Shafqat Ali, and Tariq Mahmood. "Problems Faced by Teachers in Implementing Single National Curriculum in Punjab." Global Educational Studies Review, VIII.I (2023): 508-514 Print.
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OXFORD : Amin, Mehnaz, Ali, Shafqat, and Mahmood, Tariq (2023), "Problems Faced by Teachers in Implementing Single National Curriculum in Punjab", Global Educational Studies Review, VIII (I), 508-514
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TURABIAN : Amin, Mehnaz, Shafqat Ali, and Tariq Mahmood. "Problems Faced by Teachers in Implementing Single National Curriculum in Punjab." Global Educational Studies Review VIII, no. I (2023): 508-514. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).44