To Explore Problems & Causes Perceived by Teachers at Higher Institutions: A Case Study ofHyderabad, Pakistan

Abstract

This present study explores the Problems of curriculum Implementation perceived by teachers at Higher Institutions of Hyderabad Pakistan. The research approach for this study is completely quantitative based on survey. A questionnaire is distributed among 50 lecturers those who were teaching at Higher institutions of Hyderabad Pakistan. The data contains 25 lecturers from Government College University Hyderabad and 25 lecturers from National University of Modern Language (NUML)”. This paper is a case study to find out the perceived problems and causes of teachers in the implementation of curriculum. A questionnaire consists of two parts A and B, part A shows the problems of teachers while implementing curriculum and part B shows the causes of those problems perceived by the teachers in the implementation of curriculum. The data was analyzed by using SPSS and applying frequency
test. The findings of the study showed two major problems perceived by the teachers in the implementation of curriculum were: Poor scheme of preparation of lecture note and Lack of Teachers’ knowledge while interpreting the curriculum. The two major causes of the problems were: Carelessness of some teachers on their part. Alternate methods of earning grades by students. The findings explored that Curriculum policy makers must emphasis on Conferences and seminars. Practioners and Subject experts must be involved while designing a curriculum. There is a dire need of doing research on these type of topics because curriculum is the backbone and driving force for teachers as well as students. For teachers, to teach what is needed and for learners, to learn what is required.