Teachers’ Perceptions About Teacher Education Program in Pakistan in Perspective of Global Education

Abstract

A descriptive research was carried out in order to pinpoint aspects related to the global viewpoint in teacher education and offer potential recommendations for enhancement. It is imperative that educators receive training on global concerns since they are essential to the development of a society. Finding global components in Abdul Wali Khan University's English B Ed courses was the study's main goal. The population was made up of all instructors at Abdul Wali Khan University and its associated institutions who taught at the B Ed level. Thirty-six teachers were chosen at random to make up the sample. Descriptive statistical methods were used to evaluate and tabulate the data. Teachers were found to be adequately aware of the goals of the BEd level courses. Though its usage is not encouraged, the curricula included principles of using the Internet, multimedia, and other information technology tools in the teaching and learning process. Women's rights, gender equality, and social justice were not included in the conceptual framework of the selected subject's curriculum. It was observed that the courses failed to foster pupils' critical thinking skills. It was suggested that curriculum planners ensure that their curricula don't include any content that emphasizes blind trust in the past. Instead, teachers should help pupils build a realistic and analytical perspective based on logic, reason, and rationality. The use of electronic media, the internet, and other recently released educational applications must be taught to aspiring teachers. Integrating these into the curriculum will surely help society become more aware of global education and prepare for the challenges of the modern world.