Unit 1 - 828
Unit 1 - 828
HIGHER EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION
TO HIGHER
EDUCATION
Unit # 1
Objectives of the Unit
After successful completion of session, participants will be able
to:
1. explain the nature of higher education
2. explain the need and scope of higher education
3. discuss the purpose of higher education
4. Explain higher education in Pakistan
5. Explain challenges to higher education
Introduction of Higher Education:
Career preparation
Broader practical benefits
Personal development
Better communication
Critical thinking skills
Identification of skills
Realization of passion
Greater sense of discipline
Sense of success
Pursuing a passion
Higher education in Pakistan:
National conference was held at Karachi from 27th November to
1st December 1947 under the directions of Quaid e Azam, for
educational reforms of the county.
Quaid e Azam views were;
“we have to build up the character of our future generation. we
should try by sound education to install into them the highest
sense of humor, integrity , responsibility and self less service to
the nation. We have to see that they are fully qualified and
equipped to play their part in the various branches of national
life in a manner which will do honor to Pakistan.”
Challenges in Higher Education:
Higher education is faced with very severe challenges in the
shape of various economic, social, political, and moral
changes, and its future depends on the response made by its
people to these challenges (Rao, 2003).
Theses challenges are multidimensional like population
explosion, lack of resources, non participation of private
sector, inconsistency of policies, political instability and
inefficient educational system (Hayes, 1987).
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