The Standard of Education…
submitted 1 year 2 months ago by: KashifM. : 23 commentsWith the increase in the number of educational institutes in the country, one would expect that the standard of education is probably improving. However, that is quite contrary to reality.
University students are being forced to study basic English grammar, even though they are working professionals, e.g. editors, human resource executives, marketing professionals, etc.
Is this the level of education of these university students? I think not! They are being taught English grammar like school going kids, even though they are in the position to score 600 marks in TOEFL.
What a sad state. Have our educational standards dropped to this level? Incompetent teachers are appointed for courses, and those incompetent teachers spread their incompetence in the form of their lectures. Who hires them? Why University administrations of course. Educational bodies seriously need to keep a serious eye on such university administrations and hence forth have to keep them in line, so the students, the future of our country don’t suffer.
I request all readers to call up the Iqra University – Gulshan Campus’ Administration at this number, +92214800670, and to talk some sense into them, so we, the students don’t suffer.
“One rule for lion and ox is oppression!”




















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there is no way in hell, that any random would call up Iqra University admin. and tell them to change there staff and have a better standard of employment first of all there are no strict rule and regulations about what the standard of teachers or professors that should be employed in any educational institute, therefore there are no consequences that would be implied on there lack of incompetence.
second there aren't that many benefits that educational institutes provide that it would attract qualified teachers to step up and be appointed.
Well, what if someone in an influential position reads this buzz, as there are quite a few literate and resourceful people around buzzvines, and instead of calling them up, uses his/her resources to affect this situation so the standards of education actually improve?
And if at the very least, brings this problem into everyone's attention, and spreads awareness of this very very critical issue, it will hopefully be a step in the right direction, as people might think twice before doing something as stupid as my university's administration. :)
If your monologue above is anything to go by, I urge you to sign up for one of those 'grammar' classes before they fill up.
May I know what exactly was wrong in my entry?
Well, you start of by talking about declining educational standards, then go off in a tangent suggesting that University students should not be forced to enroll in basic english classes and then use that as an argument for teacher incompetence???
We won't even start on the pretty little sentence "...seriously need to keep a serious eye ..."
I see... Well firstly, let me point some things out..
Well, you start of by talking about declining educational standards, then go off in a tangent suggesting that University students should not be forced to enroll in basic english classes and then use that as an argument for teacher incompetence???
We won't even start on the pretty little sentence "...seriously need to keep a serious eye ..."
Is it just me or is there an "f" missing in "of"?
Secondly, I think what I wanted to point out with that entry is quite clear. If you had caught the drift, I was being sarcastic :)
And the standard of education is that the administration of our prime institutes that impart knowledge are so incompetent that they hire teachers who don't really know that much about the subject matter. And with that, I pointed out that quite a few "teachers" are so incompetent that they don't know much about the subject matter, but are still teaching it.
The standard of education isn't just measured by the students, but by the quality of education these high end institutes impart and the teachers as well.
And the students I'm talking about, they are professionals, working in major organizations.
Now how about some positive and constructive criticism instead of criticism just for the sake of replying? :)
I hope your buzz is not ragging on our friend S.Khan and his "I need some tips" buzz
@ Khalifa.........why are you discussing me here? Do you know me personally how incompetitive I am? Do you? Khalifa, are you really my friend? Are you habitual of backbiting of all of your friends? If yes, then fine.
First of all, I am Ms not Mr.
My intro: I was a research student and currently working as Research and Development Officer in a reputed organization. I was among those four students who were awarded the ‘Pioneers of Research’ of that year and my pic is still hanging in my Department. My organization is closely working with Govt. of Pakistan and with international organizations like WTO, CIPE, USAID, WB, ITC, etc. There are many reports and research work at my credit in my org and of course I know little bit about my subject Alhamdulillah which is the first step of teaching. I haven’t any teaching experience, I admit it. But I am working very hard on it. In the college, I am assisting the research students and trying to make their projects according to the needs of my organization. I am now working as my org’s representative here. And my first success is that I am evaluated with higher grades by the students and the college’s admin.
And tell me one thing, how many teachers are there who are fully trained and have certificates of teaching? If they are all having the ceritficates of teaching, then ok I am incompetitive and un-qualified. I admit.
hmm Miss S. Khan, first and foremost, allow me to clear something, I was not pointing at you.
Secondly, having certificates and degrees saying that you can teach doesn't mean that you are competent enough to teach. It just says that you are trained, but even that isn't that much in these times, as it is quite easy to get such "certificates".
From what you have posted, you have quite a bit of experience in the field and that is what actually matters. You have practical knowledge of research and if you communicate that to your students, you are more than competent for teaching. :)
My buzz was about the idiots that my university hires consistently who don't have any proven or worthwhile experience in their field, and just claim a lot. Like take the example of my "writing skills" teacher.
He is making us present an article in class, rather than having us write articles or essays, or something else that improves our written english and vocabulary. On top of that, he himself doesn't really know how to speak in english that well.
He was trying to teach us English "Grammer" yet he himself was consistently making lots of grammatical errors.
Adding insult to injury, he uses Powerpoint slides in class that have paragraphs upon paragraphs copy pasted on it from various websites, and he just reads them out, and claims that he is teaching us writing skills.
That person is actually incompetent.
You, however, are quite the contrary, as you have tonnes of experience :)
This my friend is the tragedy of probably (mostly) all the educational institutes here in Pakistan. No offense, but the education sector has been developed as such.
I've had the privilege of studying abroad after my MBA here from Pakistan and the major difference in teaching boils down to the practical knowledge and real world experiences that are quoted during the course of the subject. Course book material is all the same.
In Pakistan, I have seen my classmates at MBA being offered teaching positions to the successive MBA classes in the same school, absurd as it sounds. What knowledge would they impart to the students, is a question to be asked. If all it has to be is book narration, students can very well do it themselves at home without even having to take the pain of coming to classes.
Its high time that educational bodies realize and accept these mistakes (rather crimes) they have been committing for long and get serious about building the future leaders of our society, or else, we would be left further behind in our race with the rest of the world.
Well, let me clarify one thing. I've personally talked to Dr. Atta Ur Rehman and I've seen him work so I know that he actually is quite sincere. The problem lies with the middle men and with the administration of such institutes. If we can iron out those wrinkles, Pakistan would be a much better place. :)
Oh no no, trust me. I don't even know Ms. Khan let alone start ragging him. Infact, I haven't even read his buzz, I'll go check it out right now.
I got annoyed yesterday but it's fine today. And that anger was for some one else.
@ your problem, I am not in such position to advise you, lol….. but your point is valid.
If you have problem with your teacher, then go to your principle and make complaint against him. If he doesn’t listen and problem persists, then I have one suggestion, mobilize your class and submit your complaint to HEC. You can do it through emails. When HEC will get some 100 emails, it will definitely take action.
But don’t be scared, HEC has some good and sincere people too. They will not cancel your college’s affiliation if it fulfills other requirements and even your college has some qualified teachers. They will warn your principle first. It's a suggestion. Think about it, take other's advice and then go ahead.
Well, I guessed that you weren't miffed because of me. :)
And well, I don't have a principal, but a Director of Academics, though he deserves the position of Director of Mountain Goats.
As for mobilizing the troops, my classmates are like scardy cats. They are just too scared to take such a step. So I'm just doing the next best thing. Making so much noise, that someone's bound to hear me out, and influence my university's administration. :)
And secondly, I'm sort of working in the press, so I am in the position to influence them, but I'd rather not have myself pinpointed. I want to change the system, but I don't want to wear a bullseye on my back, so my administration gets a "bahana" to kick me out :D
@ Kashif
Then my other sincere suggestion to you is: go to your grammar class and listen to your teacher mutely. That is the thing which you can do easily. Isn't it funny that you want to change the system by keeping yourself at back? Sorry to say but you are also amongst those scary cats.
Kashif mian,
you may want to enroll in one of those 'grammar' classes as soon as possible. This (yours)ranks as one of the worst blog (gramatically) that I have come across on this site so far.
.........and replace your teacher with Sir Khalifa. Then I will also join your class :/
Sorry S. Khan,
judging from your postings, I think I should be able to knock some sense into you too.:)
See you in class...
Sir Khalifa, are you sure that you are full of all types of senses. Sir, can you mention all of them so that I can realize my deprival? :(
Remember..........
I am a terrible n irritating student. :/
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