A Critical Review of the Evolution of Higher Education in Pakistan

The study aims to analyze recommendations of all the educational policies regarding higher education in Pakistan. The educational policies provide the basic framework to set and subsequently achieve the targets in higher education sector. The analysis focuses on the implementation strategies of high...

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Published in:Journal of educational research 2015-12, Vol.18 (2), p.57
Main Authors: Mahmood, Ehsan, Akhtar, Mahr Muhammad Saeed, Butt, Intzar Hussain
Format: Article
Language:eng ; ger
Subjects:
Career Development
Education policy
Educational Development
Educational Policy
Faculty Development
Forecasts and trends
Higher education
Lifelong Learning
Quality
Society
Studies
Task forces
Technical Education
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Summary:The study aims to analyze recommendations of all the educational policies regarding higher education in Pakistan. The educational policies provide the basic framework to set and subsequently achieve the targets in higher education sector. The analysis focuses on the implementation strategies of higher education targets laid down in all the education policies as well as their achievements. The study conducted a comprehensive document analysis which reviewed all the education policies and relevant documents to ascertain their implementation and achievement status. The analysis depicted that throughout the history of Pakistan no education policy has been implemented in its true letter and spirit due to abrupt changes in Government, with each regime setting its own priorities regarding higher education. This indicated poor and inadequate implementation strategies towards the realization of desired objectives. New policies were often presented in spite of unmet targets of previous education policies. This situation calls for formulation of a solid, long-term education policy as well as an adequate implementation mechanism. However, Higher Education Commission is playing a vital role in improving quality of higher education through faculty development, quality assurance programs, research innovation and entrepreneurship, improving equitable access and excellence in leadership and governance. This research study suggests some imperative reforms to boost up the standard of higher education in Pakistan.
ISSN:1027-9776
2309-8554