A Comparative Study of Quality Education of Private Public Schools of Markaz Mandra, Tehsil Gujar Khan, District Rawalpindi

  • Maria Kanwal International Islamic University Islamabad
  • Fouzia Ajmal International Islamic University Islamabad

Abstract

Objective of this research was to comparatively assess the effectiveness of public and private institutions regarding equipping the teachers with requisite practical teaching skills. This research also helps to know what is actually meant by ‘quality education’. In this work, questionnaire is used as an instrument to evaluate quality of education in private and public schools. Evaluation was done to get to know which sector provides better education to the students and what kind of opportunities are available for faculty and students. This assessment is helpful to find out the factors which can play a vital role in raising the differences of education system in both sectors. This work particularly illustrates the education system of schools of Mandra region. This research makes the readers know about the quality education and its importance in our society. It also proposes the effective strategies to improve education in the schools of concerned area.

Author Biographies

Maria Kanwal, International Islamic University Islamabad
BS (Education), Department of Education
Fouzia Ajmal, International Islamic University Islamabad
Teaching/ Research Associate, Department of Education

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Published
2019-01-02