Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Vice Chancellor (VC) of Punjab University, Asghar Zaidi has said that modern teaching methods and curricula must be adopted to enhance the country’s quality of education.
During a three-day international conference on research in education (ICORE-22) under the theme of “Transforming Teaching for 21st Century Needs” in Islamabad, he said that students should be free to ask questions during teaching so that their skills and learning process could improve.
The ICORE-22 was held under the Punjab University (PU) Institute of Education and Research (IER). Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Prof. Dr Shahid Munir, Director IER Prof Dr Rafaqat Ali Akbar, Chairman Task Force Mian Imran Masood, vice-chancellors from various universities, experts, researchers from all over the world, educationists, faculty members, social scientists and a large number of students attended the event.
The delegates from Pakistan and from all over the world presented more than 150 presentations, and educational experts from different countries around the world shared their experiences during the three-day conference.
Dr Zaidi said the universities should take decisive steps to promote new knowledge, science and technology, and modern trends. The Vice-Chancellor (VC) appreciated the organizers’ efforts for the conference.
Chairman PHEC Dr Shahid Munir stressed the need for computer literacy for students saying it should be a part of every curriculum. He added that universities should arrange such a curriculum that was by the needs of the market and society.
