Identification of Academic Challenges regarding School Environment to Promote Academic Quality at Workers' Welfare Schools in Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the academic problems in terms of school environment among workers' welfare schools of Punjab, Pakistan. Some of the gaps regarding the environment in which Workers’ Welfare Schools have to operate in terms of curricular delivery include the far–from–real students–teacher Ratio and the lack of proper sporting facilities. A combination of quantitative and qualitative research approaches was used. Questionnaires were administered to 165 participants, including principals, teachers, students, and parents. The results were analyzed using test statistics to determine the significance of the conclusions. The problem areas observed are the student-to-teacher ratio and quantitative supplies and deficiencies to support students’ co-curricular activities (mean = 3.32 for student-to-teacher ratio and 2.66 for sports equipment). Parents-teacher meetings were also moderately received (mean = 3.92). Additional statistics supported the results of these findings with a change point location of 0.03. The cleanliness of the physical environment and its maintenance and improvement must be implemented as soon as possible. Further, measures should be undertaken to promote academic quality and foster students’ effective learning settings.