The Need for a Shift in Higher Education: the Case of Malakand Division

Ullah, Abd and Bibi, Uzma (2014): The Need for a Shift in Higher Education: the Case of Malakand Division.

Abstract

The prime aim of this study was to find out sufficiency of higher education institutes at Malakand division along with the quality of education in the universities. This study also examined the sufficiency of government spending on higher education at Malakand division. The study was based on questionnaires and is developed in such a way that it captures the desired objectives of the study. The data was collected from 150 respondents from university of Malakand. The data is analyzed by using frequency distribution. The analyses show that the current higher institutes in this area are not sufficient for this area. Most of the respondent disagrees to the sufficiency of present higher education institutes (Mean = 2.33). Further the respondents also were disagree with the level of spending on higher education institute in this area (Mean =2.02). While analyzing the quality of education this study found that up to certain level the level of education provided is good. However the respondents were disagree to level of resources in terms of infrastructure, laboratory, research, library and technology. This study has certain recommendations.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Malakand Division; Quality of Higher Education; University of Malakand.
• Subjects: Z - Other Special Topics > Z0 - General > Z00 - General

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