Public and Private Teachers’ Perspective on Privatization of Schools at Primary Level in Punjab

Abstract

This study examined the situation concerning the privatization of schools in the province of Punjab, as well as the significance of government schools and the effects of privatization. A self-prepared questionnaire was used to gather teachers’ opinions on school privatization. For this purpose, one thousand and thirty-two instructors from the School Education Department were selected for the study, conducted across thirty-six districts of Punjab. A quantitative research approach was used, with data analyzed through SPSS using an independent samples t-test, and further examined through frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. The results revealed information on the perceived value of government schools and the potential effects of privatization. Significantly, government schools were found to play a vital role in the realm of education. Teachers suggested rationalizing teacher placement based on student-teacher ratios and emphasized the need for a well-informed policy. The results also indicated that only non-performing schools with fewer than 50 enrollments should be privatized, and that other privatization strategies should be reconsidered within the public-school reorganization program. By negotiating the details of education privatization and its effects on educational fairness and quality, this research offers valuable insights for stakeholders and policymakers.