Nida Rafiq
“Educational Transformation” is an article by Sir Najeeb Aslam, a writer, an educationist and faculty member of Education department at University of Turbat. Discusses the rapid growth of psychology and its significance in academic achievement. The author emphasizes the need of educational transformation to spotlight the challenges and circumstances of the present time.The author highlights that teachers have a good understanding of common learning disorders being faced by so many learners and teachers employ practical approaches to address them. However, there seems to be a gap in highlighting behavioral issues despite the great contributions of psychology. The author interrogates the lack of observable changes in human behavior in spite of the behaviorist definition of learning is a permanent change. The article acknowledges the availability of various facilities such as textbooks, search engines, and trained teachers that contribute to education. It also mentions the noteworthy changes in teacher education compared to the 1990s, with an increase in the number of teacher training institutions and professional development opportunities. The author notes that workshops and trainings have helped and improved teaching standards and methodologies.However, the article raises concerns about students being outside of schools, indicating the existence of challenges that needs to be highlighted. The author suggests that a conducive atmosphere for learning should be provided and questions why students are not attending schools. The article further highlights the importance of educational transformation and the role of psychology in bringing about positive reforms in academic success. It also emphasizes the need for continuous professional development for teachers and the involvement of higher authorities ensuring quality and standard education. As a matter of fact, addressing challenges is crucial for academic growth and psychological foundations alone may not be effective to overcome serious disorders in transforming lives. On the other hand, lack of proper schooling can lead to the production of educated individuals who lack social and emotional skills. The author calls upon qualified instructors to step forward and understand the unknown conditions of mankind. Besides, the author mentions the efforts made by teachers with world-class teaching standards to meet the needs of the current scenario, with the support of organizations like STEDA (Sindh Teacher Education Development Authority) and PITE (Provincial Institute of Teacher Education). It also highlights the importance of continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers, as they deal with students with diverse needs and complex behaviors. However, mentoring and developing emotional intelligence in individuals is a key remedy for addressing behavioral issues. The author proposes the need for small incentives to humanize the teaching profession, as understanding the role of emotional drives in shaping behavior can contribute to the development of a civilized society. In addition, the writer suggests that all stakeholders, including higher authorities, should be accountable for their services. It recommends that organizations like NACTE(National Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) should conduct strict evaluations to bring about maximum enhancement in the teaching discipline. All things considered, the author highlights the need for addressing challenges, enhancing teacher education, and nurturing emotional intelligence to bring about transformative changes in education. It also emphasizes the importance of stakeholder involvement and measurement processes to ensure quality in teaching.