Universities should develop students as producers and not consumers of knowledge: Dr. Kathryn
An eminent British educationist Dr
Kathryn Richardson has said that universities should develop students as
producers and not consumers of knowledge in the post-pandemic era.
She was speaking at the first international
conference on education (ICE-2022) that was held at the Institute of Business
Management in Karachi.
Dr. Kathryn who is head of the
Lang
uage Centre Department at Queen Mary University of London said the need of
this has arisen as teachers have been observing low classroom attendance and
reduced engagement from the students.
ICE-2022 Conference Patron and
President IoBM, Talib Karim said that we need to bring uniformity to the
curriculum in Pakistan. “We must find ways to communicate with the students to
enhance their learning.”
During her address, Dr Shahida
Wizarat, Dean CESD, IoBM highlighted broader problems to be addressed including
developing a uniform education, bridging the digital divide, raising the
literacy rate, and collaborating with foreign universities.
An educationist and Professor of
History Dr Arfa Sayeda Zehra said that we must implement a long-term education
policy across the board. “Education is the path that leads to knowledge,” she
added.
Sabina Khatri, Founder and
Chairperson, Kiran Foundation, during her talk on The Transformation of School
Education explored the disconnect between generations and how parents should
remain aware of the needs of their children.
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