Dr Mariam explained 400 people across Pak representing every federating unit of Pak incl GB & AJK participated in formulating a single national curriculum.
This is the first time in the history of Pak that such a democratic process was adopted to formulate the curriculum.
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This is the first time in the history of Pak that such a democratic process was adopted to formulate the curriculum.
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Hoodbhoy said that this curriculum will bring down the standard of our education.
Dr. Mariam explained reps from Beacon House, City School & other elite school systems were part of SNC, would they agree to such a curriculum that would bring down their standard?
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Dr. Mariam explained reps from Beacon House, City School & other elite school systems were part of SNC, would they agree to such a curriculum that would bring down their standard?
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On PH Islamophobic remarks about the inclusion of Quran & Hadeeths in the curriculum, Dr. Chugtai replied:
•Hadeeths are included to teach basic ethics
•Separation of religion & state is a separate debate. Make a pol party & demand, let's see how many will vote for u.
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•Hadeeths are included to teach basic ethics
•Separation of religion & state is a separate debate. Make a pol party & demand, let's see how many will vote for u.
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[This is the best part of the debate]
PH in his article & in this debate tried to scare off people by likening SNC with Zia's regime curriculum.
Dr. Chugtai explained factually it's not the case in fact more radical changes were included by NS in 92 & 98 policies.
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PH in his article & in this debate tried to scare off people by likening SNC with Zia's regime curriculum.
Dr. Chugtai explained factually it's not the case in fact more radical changes were included by NS in 92 & 98 policies.
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Dr. Hoodbhoy has such a condescending & arrogant attitude that he dismisses 400 experts (including reps from Beacon, City & other elite school system) he is calling them blind followers who are being dictated.
And people like PH talk about the will of people & democracy.
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And people like PH talk about the will of people & democracy.
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As per Madrassah reforms & Single National Curriculum in Pakistan, 36K Madrasah's will be registered with govt.
Approx 4 million students studying in Madarasas will appear in Federal board exams, hence they will be eligible to qualify for jobs which previously they weren't.
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Approx 4 million students studying in Madarasas will appear in Federal board exams, hence they will be eligible to qualify for jobs which previously they weren't.
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•Islamiyat curriculum is made inclusive that encompass all school of thoughts (esp Sunni & Shia).
•Quran Nazraa is not applicable for non-Muslim students.
•Minorities students have a separate curriculum that is prepared by 15 experts that belonged from minorities.
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•Quran Nazraa is not applicable for non-Muslim students.
•Minorities students have a separate curriculum that is prepared by 15 experts that belonged from minorities.
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As per Dr. Mariam, this was the first serious attempt to make a uniform curriculum in the history of Pak & this time it is democratically done.
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Dr. Mariam explained:
•Purpose of the uniform curriculum is not to abolish the Cambridge system.
•it's an effort to bring up other education systems (Madrassahs) at a minimum standard so the students can compete & have equal opportunities in life.
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•Purpose of the uniform curriculum is not to abolish the Cambridge system.
•it's an effort to bring up other education systems (Madrassahs) at a minimum standard so the students can compete & have equal opportunities in life.
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As per Madrassah reforms & national curriculum, Maddrasahs will be given 4-5 years to train teachers & adapt themselves with the national curriculum that they need to teach to their students.
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