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Nat'l body submits report soon

Uniform edn & curricula for pry level proposed

By Mizan Ali
A uniform system of education and curricula' for the primary level has been proposed by tne National Committee on Education Policy, according to official sources.
The 58-member committee headed by Prof Shamsul Huq was formed about five months ago. Nineteen sub-committees were formed to recommend measures on various Issues in the education sector. The committee is likely to submit its report to the Prime Minister shortly.
Some of the major recommendations of the committee are a three tiers system comprising primary, secondary and higher levels of education, work-oriented curricula at all levels, grade system in examinations and Increase of higher education fees for the wards of solvent parents, the sources said.
Setting up of a medical university has also been suggested by the committee. It has also suggested modernisation of madrassah education.
The committee has proposed an eight-year primary education. instead of the present five-year system. It suggested introduction of a six-year primary education by 2003 with the target of an eight-year system by 2010. improving the necessary infrastructure. Reconsideration of the policy of food for education at the primary level, has also been recommended.
There are at least four different sets of curricula at the primary level, which has led to inconsistency. the committee observed.
A large number of schools in the pre-primary and primary levels have been established by tne nuus and many ot those are following their own curricula.
Many kindergartens are found to be giving emphasis on teaching English while many others Arabic and Islamic studies.
The curricula of many of these schools are below the standard set for primary level while kindergartens and English medium schools are imparting education at primary level which is opposed to the values and culture of our society. sources pointed out.
The committee recommended a curriculum reflecting religious, social and moral values.
It also said the curricula should reflect the spirit of the Liberation War. and uphold the mother tongue, literature, culture and history of the nation at primary, secondary and higher secondary levels of education.
The committee also suggested the government to reconsider the policy of supplying books free of cost at primary level, Irrespective of rich and poor.