Sindh Introduces a New Programme for Children Who Are Not in School
Plans for a non-formal education system in the province of Sindh have been revealed by the administration. The initiative seeks to expedite the completion of elementary education for almost two million out-of-school children in four years.
Syed Sardar Ali Shah, the Sindh minister for education, chaired a meeting on Wednesday and announced the development of a comprehensive curriculum and coursework for non-formal education. In addition, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are working together to develop the “Sindh Non-formal Education Authority,” which will function through a public-private partnership.
Out-of-school children will be able to receive vocational education in addition to education up to class eight under the non-formal education system. Over two million boys and girls in the province are expected to receive an education thanks to this all-encompassing strategy in the next four years. Non-formal education centres will be built in regions where there is a greater proportion of children who are not in school to guarantee accessibility.
Minister Sardar Shah discussed issues like the post-primary dropout rate and his plans to upgrade primary schools as needed. He emphasised the significance of giving STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education a high priority in school curricula.
The minister gave the order for education officials to arrange science exhibitions at the district, divisional, and provincial levels because they are known to stimulate students’ curiosity. The purpose of this programme is to give young people a stage on which to present their creative ideas and abilities.
Minister Sardar Ali Shah oversaw the enhancement of private school monitoring systems during a separate meeting with officials of the Directorate of Private Institutions. He declared the appointment of thirty-five inspectors to supervise district-level operations of private schools throughout the province.
Moreover, 10% of pupils must get scholarships from private schools, and Sindhi language instruction must be part of the curriculum. It is also intended to work with the Sindhi Language Authority to provide teachers with the necessary training to teach the sindhi language.
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