Abstract:
The study was planned to critically analyze Pakistan
Studies curricula. The main objectives of the study were to assess
the contents of Pakistan Studies for secondary, higher secondary,
and bachelor level with special reference to the principles of
survival, interest and utility, analyze the vertical alignment in
Pakistan Studies curricula, and analyze the contents of Pakistan
Studies in the light of its objectives like students’ needs and
social purpose. Data were collected from two hundred ten (210)
teachers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and two hundred ten (210)
students of University of Peshawar. Chi-square test and
percentages were used for data analysis.
The results show that Pakistan Studies contents are
capable of satisfying the aspirations of mankind for a higher and
richer culture and interests of learners and focus on their social
development. The curriculum of Pakistan Studies highlights the
importance of national integration, unity and patriotism, and
does not promote an understanding of the country's ideology. It
also helps students in recognizing their rights and duties, and
develops their civic sense. Further results show that the contents
of Pakistan Studies provide the opportunities for social
intercommunication and also help to promote citizenship
activities. The encouraging aspect of the study is that Pakistan
Studies contents are valid, accurate, and based on historical
facts. The study suggests that such contents may be included in
Pakistan Studies curriculum which help in keeping students
mentally fit to use their hands and minds properly to solve their
social problems.
