Educational Reforms Required to Fight Extremism in Society: A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract

For the past twenty years, extremism has been an increasing worry, notably in Pakistan during this time. It is still necessary to make several efforts in order to improve the situation in order to address this problem. The elimination of such circumstances may require educational reforms as a fundamental component. This study was carried out with the purpose of analyzing the significance of educational reforms in the context of the struggle against extremism in society. The design of this study was qualitative, and this research was conducted by survey research. A questionnaire that was prepared by the researcher was used to collect the data. To acquire the data, a technique known as non-random sampling, also known as purposeful sampling, was utilized. Through the use of the internet, the focus group discussion was organized. To this study, twenty teachers were chosen to participate in a structured focus group discussion. As a result of the recording of the debate and the subsequent thematic analysis, themes were derived from the discussion. Reforms to the curriculum, training for teachers, reforms to madrasas, access to excellent education, and community engagement were the primary themes that emerged from the conversation. To solve this delicate matter, there is a significant amount of work that must be done.