ACCORDING to the annual report of the University Grants Commission (UGC), 22 per cent of the teachers at Bangladesh's public universities remain absent from their classes on an average. Few teachers remain absent even without the approval of authorities of their relevant universities. Such absence is detrimental to the regular academic activities, research work, examinations and the overall quality of education at public universities. It is highly essential to review how many teachers can be authorised to remain absent at a time without affecting the universities' academic schedules.
In terms of meeting deadlines, deficiency of some teachers generates unnecessary pressure on the teachers who already comply with their regular duties. Apart from being absent, some teachers fail to perform their work on a regular basis - taking irregular classes, wasting time evaluating scripts, working for private institutions and hence not paying attention to their university duties. These are factors responsible for downgrading the quality of education.
Moreover, the UGC should maintain viable policies and implement them appropriately to improve the worsening teaching standards of public universities. The teaching methods at the campuses along with the overall academic condition must be investigated into and enhanced. Besides, it has become a matter of urgency for the UGC to introduce double shifts at public universities so that more students are accommodated and the educational needs met.
Nabil Azam Dewan
Lalmatia, Dhaka
[email protected]
- Saturday, 23 November 2024 |
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