In an effort to improve educational standards, the Punjab government has announced. Plans to combine the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB). Quaid-i-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED). And Punjab Examination Commission (PEC) into one cohesive body. Staff members, however, are skeptical that this action will result in widespread layoffs.
New organization following the merger of the three departments. It stated that the CEO would lead the organization. With three managing directors of operations. Academics, and inspectorate, and that the chief minister would serve as chairperson. The minister for school education would serve as vice chair.
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the head of one of. These three departments informed Dawn that PCTB is an independent. Self-governing organization in charge of creating and implementing curricula. Developing and approving textbooks and related supplemental reading materials, and producing textbooks.
The government has established a five-person committee to supervise. The integration process, with an emphasis on curriculum development. Teacher preparation, and assessment framework. The Managing Director of PCTB, the Director General of QAED. CEO of PEC, and any other member deemed necessary make. Up the committee, which was established by a notification issued. By the Punjab School Education Department (SED) on April 26. The Special Secretary of SED serves as the committee’s convener.
The committee’s tasks include outlining the roles and responsibilities of PEC. PCTB, and QAED; determining which functions are duplicated; rearranging roles. Consulting with stakeholders; examining global best practices; proposing. Integration strategies; and weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. It is also expected to include a timeline for the process, address human. Resource requirements while protecting the rights of current employees. And propose new legislation or amendments.
The integrated organization’s organogram shows that the CEO is in charge. Three managing directors are in charge of operations. Academics, and inspectorate, respectively, and the Chief Minister is designated as chairperson. Minister for School Education as vice-chair, and the CEO as head.
Speaking to Dawn in private, a department head emphasized PCTB’s independence. Saying that it is in charge of creating textbooks. Developing curricula, and printing them. In a similar vein, QAED is in charge of teacher. Preparation, and PEC oversees examination systems. He contends that the merger plan lacks consultation and puts current. Employees at risk, casting doubt on its ability to raise educational standards.
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