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The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has launched its “Comprehensive Curriculum 2024,” mandating immediate implementation across all affiliated institutions despite the absence of preparatory teacher training.
The sweeping curricular overhaul affects matriculation and intermediate students nationwide, with schools and colleges instructed to download materials from the board’s website and commence teaching under the new framework without delay.
Shift to Outcomes-Based Learning
The updated curriculum represents a fundamental departure from traditional textbook-centric education. Built around Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), the framework grants educators flexibility to utilize diverse instructional resources while achieving prescribed learning objectives.
FBISE officials emphasize that the curriculum aligns with contemporary educational standards designed to strengthen students’ analytical and academic competencies. Reference materials and SLOs will be made available through the board’s official portal to facilitate institutional transitions.
Training Gap Sparks Educator Concerns
Despite the ambitious reform agenda, the rollout has generated controversy due to inadequate teacher preparation. Educators must immediately adapt to the outcomes-based methodology without receiving specialized training, potentially compromising implementation quality during the critical initial phase.
The curriculum takes effect for Secondary School Certificate (SSC-I) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC-I) students beginning the 2025 academic year.
Broader Reform Initiatives
FBISE is simultaneously collaborating with provincial examination boards to modernize assessment methodologies. The board plans to share proprietary software systems and organize training workshops to elevate evaluation standards across Pakistan’s educational landscape.
Recent consultations between the Ministry of Federal Education and FBISE focused on examination reforms, with officials committing to establish uniform, equitable assessment practices nationwide through Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) coordination.
