Course Contents

Department of Education (Planning and Development) Course Title: Comparative education B.Ed. (Hons) Secondary Semester VII Course Code: Maj/B.Eds-416 Credit Hours: 3 Course Description This course explains significance of comparative education. It also focuses on the education system of different countries. Learning Outcomes After studying this course, the student will be able to: • describe the meaning and significance of comparative education. • compare the education system of selected developed countries. • analyze critically the education system of Pakistan. Course Outline Unit 1 Introduction to Comparative Education 1.1 Concept of Comparative Education 1.2 Definition of Comparative Education 1.3 Purpose of Comparative Education 1.4 Methods of Comparative Education Unit 2 Elements of Comparative Education (Both Qualitative and Quantitative dimension) 2.1 Objectives 2.2 Curricula 2.3 Teaching Methodology 2.4 Assessment and Evaluation (Students achievement examination system) 2.5 Educational Structure 2.6 Facilities 2.7 Administrative and financial setup 2.8 Teacher education Unit 3 Comparative view of Education System in Pakistan 3.1 Private and Public 3.2 Madrassahs and Formal Education 3.3 Formal V/s Non-Formal Education 3.4 Distance Education Unit 4 Comparative Education in Developed Countries 4.1 USA 4.2 China 4.3 Japan 4.4 Malaysia 4.5 Pakistan 4.6 India Unit 5 Global Issues in Comparative Perspective (Focusing developing countries) 5.1 Quality Education 5.2 Education for All 5.3 Recruitment of teachers 5.4 Admission Procedure at Higher Education Level Evaluation Criteria Students will be evaluated on the basis of following criteria. 1 Assignment 5 2 Attendance 5 3 Participation 5 4 T1 10 5 T2 10 6 Final paper 65 Recommended Books Isani., & Virk, M. L. (2006). Higher Education in Pakistan. Islamabad: National Book Foundation.

Course Learning Outcomes

After studying this course, the student will be able to: • describe the meaning and significance of comparative education. • compare the education system of selected developed countries. • analyze critically the education system of Pakistan.