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Title: State of Access to Quality Education among Female Learners at Secondary Education Level in District Okara
Authors: Sumera Tul Hasan, Maryam Naeem, Huma Naeem
Journal: Journal of Development and Social Sciences (JDSS)
Publisher: Orients Social Research Consultancy (SMC-Pvt-ltd)
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2023
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
Language: en
DOI: 10.47205/jdss.2023(4-I)30
Keywords: professional developmentSecondary SchoolCurriculum DevelopmentQuality Education
This study was conducted to assess the state of quality education for female students at Secondary school level in District Okara. This study was mix method in nature and 450 female students and 30 heads of the secondary schools from both public and private sectors were selected for data collection in three tehsils of District Okara through multistage sampling technique. The results showed that females from both sectors was agreed that curriculum was not updated, A.V aids was not frequently used in both sectors. The Heads of schools highlighted the issues and challenges such as lack of resources, outdated curriculum, and lack of professional development for teachers, alarming female dropout females, insufficient budget allocation and policy implementation. This study concluded that effective pedagogical techniques, improved infrastructural facilities, positive learning environment, parent’s involvement, updated curriculum and availability of technology and instructional materials may contribute to quality education.
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