RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government is working on a redesigned curriculum for students from Grades 1 to 5 aimed at replacing rote memorisation with concept-based, practical and activity-driven learning.
District Education Officer (Primary Women) Dr Hajra Shaheen said the proposed curriculum would focus on developing children’s observation, questioning, analytical, creative and problem-solving abilities.
She said lessons would be delivered through classroom activities and practical exercises, allowing students to understand concepts rather than simply memorise textbook content.
Under the proposed system, teachers would take on a more interactive role by engaging pupils in activities, encouraging questions, seeking their opinions and helping them reach conclusions through observation and reasoning.
Teacher training will also form a key part of the reform, with educators to be trained in modern teaching techniques and activity-based approaches.
According to Dr Shaheen, the revised curriculum is also being designed to reduce unnecessary academic pressure by making lessons shorter, simpler and more appropriate for children’s age and learning capacity.
She said work on the Grades 1-5 curriculum had progressed and textbooks based on the revised content were expected to be introduced during the 2027-28 academic session.
Dr Shaheen stressed that strong foundations at the primary level were crucial for children’s long-term educational development, as learning habits and conceptual understanding formed during the early years influence future academic performance.
Punjab is also pursuing additional education reforms, including a proposal to introduce artificial intelligence education at the primary level from the 2027-28 session.
She expressed optimism that the reforms would enable government schools to provide children with more meaningful, modern and practical learning opportunities.
