Perceptions of Primary School Teachers Regarding Training of Single National Curriculum in District Okara (Pakistan)

Abstract

The plan of a single national curriculum is inspired by the latest international trend that is being followed by various countries. In Pakistan, a single national curriculum claims to create national harmony and promote equal academic opportunities for students regardless of social status, gender, and ethnicity. This study focused on investigating the perceptions of primary school teachers regarding the training of a single national curriculum that has been introduced by the government of Pakistan Tehrik e Insaaf since 2020. The nature of the study was quantitative. The sample was taken from the primary schools of district Okara. Data collection was carried out by using a self-developed questionnaire. The data was collected from primary schools of district Okara. Independent samples t-test was used in inferential statistics to find out the significant difference among demographic variables (gender). To check the difference among these variables (qualification and experience), One-way ANOVA was applied. The results also revealed the positive view of primary teachers that a single national curriculum may have the potential to eradicate educational disparities present in our society.