DLP Report
PESHAWAR
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the introduction of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) learning model in degree colleges across the province.
This initiative is designed to better align higher education with modern and market-driven demands, ensuring students are well-equipped for the challenges of the future.
The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Provincial Minister for Higher Education and Local Government, Mian Khan Afridi.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Higher Education Dr. Israr and other senior officials, who provided updates on the progress of the STEAM initiative.
They reported that in the first phase of the program, 2,250 faculty members from degree colleges will be trained in STEAM-based teaching methodologies, with an equal focus on training women.
The training is expected to directly benefit around 30,000 students in its initial phase.
According to the officials, the introduction of the STEAM model is expected to lead to a 50 percent increase in the use of digital tools in teaching and learning across the province.
Moreover, projects and products developed under the STEAM framework will be showcased at provincial, national, and international levels, offering students the chance to present their work on broader platforms.
An amount of Rs 341 million has been allocated for the first phase of the program, which will support faculty training and the development of necessary digital resources.
Speaking at the meeting, Minister Afridi emphasized the importance of ensuring that faculty training translates into tangible benefits for students.
He stressed, “It should not happen that teachers receive training while students gain nothing.
“Afridi added that the STEAM model would help prepare students for contemporary and market-oriented demands, thereby improving their employability and overall readiness for the future workforce.
The Minister further revealed that faculty members’ participation in the STEAM learning model would also be considered in future promotion criteria, underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing the quality and relevance of higher education in the province.
