Ignorant Future of Education!

 

You just have to be more discriminating with the help you render toward other people

Education is fundamental to the development of individuals, societies and nations. Thanks to the advancement and rapid development of technology, the style of education has changed drastically in every sphere of life.

Education systems around the world have been hit hard by the Corona virus lockdown. Developed countries have so far become normal in New Normal due to their knowledge of technology and facilities, but the situation in Pakistan is not yet satisfactory.

Across the country, where schools are once again closed due to the third wave of corona virus, college and university education continues, but concerns remain.

In an interview with Michael Pearson, a British educator based in Pakistan, I asked if the online system had affected the education system.

What will be the future of education in such a situation? "It's a million-dollar question, it's too early to answer, but one thing is for sure, we have to adapt our teaching system to current technology," he said. There is no other choice.

In this regard, in an ongoing conversation with Shamim Khurshid, Principal of St. Patrick's College, a well-known and historical institution in Karachi, he said that of course, the resources created for the future of education where there is an opportunity for us, but it is a new opportunity for us. Is also creating. We need to adopt a positive mindset.

Human connection and physical affiliation are the heart of education. There can be no substitute for physical dialogue between teacher and students. Technology is by no means a substitute for the role and usefulness of a teacher. But given the time and circumstances, equipping and training teachers with modern technology is an important investment. In this regard, there is an urgent need to change the training of teachers, teaching style and mindset, because teachers are the leaders who will shape the minds of the architects of the future of our nation.

One philosopher has eloquently stated this fact: "Teaching is a sacred profession. And I think that because of their profession, teachers are holy beings, like angels, guiding the light from the darkness of their throats.”

A report by the World Economic Forum 2021 highlights the fact that the corona virus has made it clear to us that we cannot leave the future of education to chance. In this regard, we need to work on many new projects, through which we can plan for the future and achieve better results. We must not forget the fact that we may face many new challenges in the future. In order to fulfill our educational vision and mission, we must not only take steps that seem appropriate and feasible to us, but we must take extraordinary steps in view of the circumstances.

The report highlights four key points:

1.      Improve the teaching process in schools, organize and affiliate with international organizations and institutions. Ensure the provision of modern technology in schools.

2.      The education system should be outsourced because now the education system has become public. Therefore, other platforms, mediums and tools should be used for education. Get support from IT and media companies for online learning.

3.      The school should be the center for the attainment of education and training, but the educational process should not be limited to the school walls.

4.      Education should be equal and accessible to everyone, everywhere, at all times. The gap between extra-curricular and extra-curricular activities should now be closed and every individual should be educated according to his / her own preferences, abilities and hobbies.

You just have to be more discriminating with the help you render toward other people. We need to think out of the box, not just our own strategy for the future. This is not the time to cry and lament problems, but the time to take action. The education system needs to be prepared for this change. We know the power of human qualities and the benefits of learning and moving forward in life. We must give top priority to the importance of education for the public good and the collective good.

At present there are about 53855200 children studying in 266311 educational institutions in Pakistan, while the total number of teachers is 1826400. These are the children who are somehow getting an education but who cares about the future of so many out-of-school children. This question is in place.

Statistics:

According to the statistics in Pakistan, there are 13465400 children in pre-primary, 23942000 children in primary, 175300 institutions and 545200 teachers, 7641500 children in middle, 47700 institutions and 469200 teachers, 4117900 children in high school, 31700 institutions and 580300 teachers, 120000 teachers 597,600 children, 1700 institutions, 40000 teachers, teaching and vocational institutes, 470800 children, 3800 institutes, 18700 teachers, The universities have 1862800 students, 211 universities, 51500 teachers.

With this background in mind, we can only prepare ourselves for this change in the education system if we take serious, concrete and comprehensive steps.

Teacher Training: A teacher only earns a salary; But a great teacher attains the status of honor, good name, honesty, fame and benevolence. A teacher is a multi-talented artist who makes the best use of his art to reach the soul of the student. The teacher lives more than one life, because he transfers his dreams to his students, and motivates the students to fulfill his dreams while maintaining their identity, personality and dignity. Such teachers go beyond the desires of life and become role models. Teacher training is a very important step.

According to experts, we have to formulate our education policy by following these points.

Free from time and space constraints:

We need to modernize our education system in such a way that it is free from the constraints of time and space.

Individual Learning:

Education is now an individual process. Everyone must prioritize learning according to their will and personal freedom.

Free will:

The concept of coercion and beatings in education is completely gone. It depends on the complete free will of man.

Project basis:

Career basics and learning methods have changed. The focus should be on project-based learning, not on degrees and courses.

Practical field experience:

This is a big problem in Pakistan. There is a huge gap between the university and the industry which needs to be bridged by the students seeking practical experience in their field.

Data era:

Today is the age of data and specialization. Everything is explained by data, so the education system has to be connected to data.

Examination Procedure:

Pakistan's examination system is already plagued by many questions, but there is an urgent need to change its approach after going online.

Ownership of seeking knowledge:

The most important and key role will be played by the students. They have to complete the process of their education. The desired results can only be achieved if the students take this process seriously. Students need to get out of the degree race and focus on learning so that they can polish their skills according to the changing times.

The role of mentors:

Mentors are the people who identify you, they are the ones who reduce the distance to your destination and show you the way to the destination. The role of mentors is very important in the life of every successful person and in today's age of modern, advanced and specialization, the importance of mentors increases even more. There are numerous methods, ideas and formulas for searching for mentors around the world, on which books and articles have been written, and many documentaries and films have been made on the subject.

Training, workshops and courses on this particular subject are conducted all over the world. Mentorship is an art that is no longer limited to sports, spirituality and business, but is now considered essential to every aspect of life. It plays a very important role in your personal, professional and spiritual life.

How to find and access a good mentor?

This is an important and difficult question, the answer to which is different for every human being. In my opinion, a good mentor is a person in whose presence and friendship you have a sense of self-confidence, trust and above all, self-confidence.

A good mentor encourages you not to follow your own instructions but to rely on your abilities. A good mentor finds only courage, fortitude, bravery, perseverance and morality in you. Everything else he can teach you. I often say, "Find mentors who don't make you feel inferior or inferior, but find mentors who give you confidence and encouragement."

When choosing a mentor, choose a person whose personality, life and work affect you. That person is a role model for you. May his own life be ideal and have everything you are looking for. Remember this is a relationship in which trust, confidence and mutual respect are very important. You go to a mentor to choose a mentor and seek guidance from them to advance your career. It is also up to you how much importance and authority you give to your mentor in your life. This is a voluntary and selfless relationship.

Why is a mentor necessary?

Mentor gives you the ability to see different aspects of life from unique angles, perspectives and perspectives.

Mentor motivates you to think about life events and opportunities that you never thought possible.

Mentor helps you to analyze your identity, self-knowledge and above all based on the reality of life and encourages you to work towards achieving your set goals.

Mentor brings you out of the dream world and into the real world and talks to you about aspects of life that not everyone can tell you.

We must remember that education is not a one-sided process but a shared responsibility of the government, society, parents, teachers and students, and that unless all individuals play their part in any society, that momentum of progress in society will be achieved. Can't do what they want.

Of course, with all these questions comes another question that comes to mind that Pakistani society is facing difficulties due to its political, social and economic problems, how we will face new challenges in the field of education. Are we, as a nation, really planning ahead on this important point? Time will tell, which we have very little, if not all.