Sindh Education Foundation’s Education Development and Research Cell undertake research initiatives in order to influence policy decisions. This component has been designed to inspire and communicate systematic research and critical thinking in education and community participation. Its purpose is to foster an exchange of ideas and research findings at a global stage to expand knowledge regarding education & development.
Documenting Educational Innovations in Pakistan – Supported by the Commonwealth Education Fund:
Alongside mainstream educational practices there has been a parallel emergence of many innovative models within the civil society in Pakistan. A research study was carried out with the aim to promote mechanisms and practices that can be shared across the spectrum of public, private and civil society systems of education provision.
Education for All – A Critical Review – Supported by the Commonwealth Education Fund:
Pakistan is amongst the signatories to the ‘Education for All’ framework under which the state expressed its determination to meet all EFA goals and targets by 2015. Halfway down the road however, it appears to be an elusive goal rather than a pragmatic target. The research study aims to critically evaluate the objectives, framework and application of EFA and its impact on the quality of education in Pakistan in general and the province of Sindh in particular.
Jandi art at the Crossroads:
The research provides key insights on important aspects of lives of the artisan community in Hala, cultural and economic challenges artisans face to sustain their cultural heritage and their source of earning as well as the opportunities and threats to the art and the artisans.
Understanding ECD through Practice An Exploratory Study with ECD Teachers in Sindh
Besides parents, teachers are deemed as most important contributing factor in bringing about any meaningful transformation in early childhood related programs. Hence, in RCC program capacity building of teachers is a critical part of program success, as teachers are perhaps the most visible catalyst for change in the classroom/school. It is endeavored that through training and follow-up, teachers will gain understanding of child centered concepts and new pedagogical techniques that allow children to explore their self-confidence and creativity in a safe environment, instigating a positive change in classroom environments and in student achievements and enrollments.
