Quality of Higher Education at Post Graduate Colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa, Pakistan

Abstract

The current paper presents the case study of Government Post Graduate College Nowshera in terms of quality parameters. The population of the study comprised of BS students, their teachers and heads of departments. The sample of the study comprised of 13 participants taken by purposive sampling technique. The primary data was collected by face to face interviews and secondary through official records. Inferential statistics were used following grounded theory and interpretative paradigm. The results obtained were grouped and regrouped according to themes and recommendations were given accordingly. Findings: - the study found under-developed infrastructure, inadequate general and academic facilities, less qualified faculty, traditional teaching style, unconducive environment and limited resources at the college. Recommendations: - the study recommends development of college infrastructure of university standards, training of teachers, high qualified faculty, modern pedagogical skills, and provision of extra funds.