[Situational Analysis] Situational Analysis for GCED Curriculum Development & Integration (CDI) Project in Pakistan

This situational analysis was commissioned by APCEIU as a background paper to inform key issues and strategies for its GCED Curriculum Development and Integration Project (GCED CDI) in Pakistan (2024-2026).

Table of Contents

Acronyms p.6

Executive Summary p.7

Part 1. Background p.10

1. Introduction p.10

2. Methodology, Analysis, and Structure p.10

3. Conceptual Framework p.11 

Part 2. Contextual Analysis p.17

1. Social Context p.17

2. Educational Context p.18

3. Key policies pertinent to GCED implementation in Punjab p.19

4. Key stakeholders for curriculum development and integration p.21

Part 3. Curriculum and Textbook Analysis p.23

1. Thematic contents 0.23

1.1 English G1-5 p.23

1.2 General Knowledge G1-3 p.29

1.3 Social Studies G4-5 p.34

Part 4. Recommendations p.40

1. Gaps in existing approaches p.40

2. Implementation strategies p.41

References p.47