National University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr ASM Amanullah has stressed the importance of developing a model teaching method to enhance the quality of education across the country.
Speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of a day-long workshop titled “Development of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Curriculum” on Thursday, the VC said existing teaching methods must be updated to make classroom learning both modern and enjoyable, reads a press release.
He emphasised that education must be skill-based and aligned with the requirements of the job market to ensure the nation does not fall behind.
“As a primary stakeholder in the country’s education sector, National University must play a leading role in this regard,” Prof Amanullah said, adding that students must be developed as competent and skilled individuals.
The workshop was organised by the university’s Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at the Senate Hall on the National University campus. National University Pro-VC Prof Dr Mohammad Ali Zinnah attended the programme as a special guest. The session was presided over by IQAC Acting Director Dr Mohammed Abdur Rahman, while Prof Dr SM Hafizur Rahman from the Institute of Education and Research (IER) of Dhaka University presented the keynote speech.
During his address, Prof Amanullah referred to the modern and work-oriented curricula used in various countries, noting that modernising the higher education system is essential to building a developed Bangladesh capable of facing global challenges.
He highlighted that the introduction of the OBE curriculum would enable students to gain practical skills and creativity rather than just theoretical knowledge.
The VC further noted that the objective is to create a curriculum that maintains international standards, making students fit for both national and international labour markets. He underscored that teachers would play a pivotal role in implementing the OBE curriculum and must become accustomed to regular training and the use of modern technology.
The workshop included detailed discussions on the formulation and effectiveness of a modern OBE curriculum. Deans of various faculties, departmental heads, and curriculum experts were also in attendance.
