Abstract:
The study was conducted to find out the impact of teachers’ associations on quality of
education, at secondary level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The main objectives
of the study were to find the current nature and status of teachers association, to
investigate the flaws and drawbacks of current teachers’ associations, to formulate a
strategy for keeping away teachers from practical politics and to create a true trade
union spirit.
The population of the study consisted of all the principal, teachers, association
members and students at secondary level in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Targeted population was taken from five districts namely Abbotabad, Kohat, Mardan,
Peshawar and Swat. The sample of the study consisted of 100 principals, 500
teachers, 100 association members and 500 students at secondary level. The primary
Data was collected with the help of Questionnaires while the secondary Data was
based on the study of relevant documents, books, thesis, journals, articles and review
of related literature.
The findings based on the statistical evidences indicated that Teachers’ Associations
work for the rights of teachers, solve many problems of teachers, work for increase in
salary and struggle for educational reforms. However most of them are supported by
political parties for their own interest. This research proved that these Teachers’
Associations can successfully influence educational policies, educational budget,
educational facilities and educational curriculum. They should solve the problems of
teachers equally for the betterment of education system and for the development of
society.
