Activity-based Learning and Development of High Mental Abilities an Intention of Intermediate Level Chemistry Syllabus

Abstract

Course content is a hub of educational activities. The method of teaching and assessment proceduremore or less rely on the nature of syllabus. Being core of educational activities great importance isgiven to course content. This study was conducted to investigate the opinion of teachers concerningexisting syllabus of intermediate level chemistry subject. The data was gathered throughquestionnaire based on 5 point Likert scale items. Sixty three teachers of chemist ry subject wereworking at Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) and Government Higher Secondary Schools(GHSSs) of district Peshawar. Among sixty three fifty seven teachers were selected randomly assample of study. The collected data prevail that the implemented syllabus is mostly based on theory,hence in such circumstance the national aim to produce skill generation as per demand of marketseem impossible. The condition of practical work and hand on activities is dispiriting in governmenteducational institutes. The psychological and social need of students has been ignored whiledesigning the syllabus. The text book is a mean of imparting pre-set information, it seems failed toprovide valuable engaging activities.