Educational Reform: Addressing the issue of zero Value Education at Secondary Level

Abstract

The aims of the study are to explore the education system in Poonch district of jammu and Kashmir. In this study the researcher analyses the education reform, address the issue of zero value education at secondary level in Poonch district of jammu and Kashmir. The educational landscape in Tehsil Mankote of Poonch District, Jammu and Kashmir, faces numerous challenges, including infrastructural deficiencies, teacher shortages, mass copying, socioeconomic barriers, and the impacts of frequent ceasefire violations. Inadequate facilities, overcrowded classrooms, outdated curricula, and limited community support undermine educational quality and integrity. Teacher evaluations tied to student performance exacerbate stress and job dissatisfaction among educators. Addressing these issues requires comprehensive educational reforms, focusing on infrastructure development, curriculum and pedagogical updates, continuous teacher training, technology integration, and enhanced community and parental engagement. Additionally, tackling socio-economic barriers through scholarships and flexible schooling options is essential. Some teachers are also engaged in other responsibilities, such as BLOs. The government should take proper initiatives to fill BLOs vacancies to reduce the burden on teachers. Implementing a robust monitoring and evaluation framework, along with measures to curb mass copying, can promote academic integrity and ensure effective education. A holistic approach involving these strategies can transform the educational landscape in Mankote, fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and effective educational system that prepares students for future challenges and opportunities.