Students’ Perceptions of Improving Secondary School Curriculum in Pakistan

Students’ voices are rarely heard in curriculum development especially in Pakistan. There is also dearth of research in exploring students’ voices. The present study intends to fill this gap by finding out the perceptions and suggestions of secondary school students about changing the content of the National Curriculum. The project was carried out in Gujranwala (Pakistan). For data collection, the students were asked to select two subjects which he considers should be improved. Students’ views on improving the National Curriculum at secondary school level were collected through interview. They were asked to name two subjects which they think that needs change more urgently. The students were enthusiastic at being involved in the study. English and Mathematics were the main subjects which students selected for change, The respondents suggested that “students should pay attention towards spellings” and “learn the lesson by heart” and the teacher “Assign maximum practice questions” and “should develop better expertise in subject to make it easy for the students”.