Sindh govt to equip varsity teachers with tech skills

In first phase, 30 teachers get certificates after completing training sessions

KARACHI:

A series of cutting-edge courses have been commenced to provide teachers at universities across Sindh with modern technology skills.

In the first phase of this programme, 30 university teachers were awarded certificates by the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) upon completing their training. The primary goal of this training is to enhance the quality of education in the region. The “Regional Faculty In-Service Professional Development” programme was launched in the office of Higher Education Commission Sindh after the training of newly hired teachers in various universities in Sindh was complete, and the teachers received certificates from Centre Nisar Khoro.

The first three-week professional development programme for the faculty of Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, began on July 4 at the HEC Regional Centre Karachi. Speaking on the occasion, Khoro applauded the concept of pre-service training after recruitment through a selection board. He emphasised the importance of evaluating in-service teachers to gauge their effectiveness and competence.

“Karachi hosts large universities with over 40,000 students pursuing education, and the focus has shifted from traditional degrees to encouraging students in modern disciplines”, he said.

Senator Nisar Khoro advocated for establishing universities in each district to bolster education. He highlighted the imbalance between the attention given to large cities by the private sector compared to rural areas.

According to him, fostering exchange programmes among universities would lead to significant educational improvements, and students from various provinces would gain a better understanding of each other’s cultures.

The senator further stressed the vital role of the agriculture industry in Pakistan’s economic growth. He suggested that agricultural universities should employ fresh graduates to conduct cutting-edge research in the field, including research on creating contemporary pharmaceuticals, and insecticides, and improving diverse seeds for better harvests.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 21^st, 2023.